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Power transformer explodes in Uttarakhand’s Chamoli, at least 15 killed

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Power transformer explodes in Uttarakhand’s Chamoli, at least 15 killed

An injured being taken to hospital after a power transformer exploded on the banks of the Alaknanda river, in Chamoli district, on July 19, 2023. At least 15 people were killed and several injured in the accident, according to officials. | Photo Credit: PTI Fifteen people were killed and several injured after a power transformer … Read more

Days after Uttarakhand flash floods, here’s how pristine Alaknanda river looks— full of mud and debris; check images

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Days after Uttarakhand flash floods, here’s how pristine Alaknanda river looks— full of mud and debris; check images

As a natural consequence of the Alaknanda getting muddied, the level of mud and debris has also increased in the Ganga river. (Credit: The Indian Express) Even as the magnitude of devastation, lives lost, and financial losses caused due to the Uttarakhand flash flood earlier this month are still being counted, the impact of the … Read more