2013 North India floods

Floods that occurred in Northern India in 2013 June 2019 June 2018 2013 Northern Indian Floods Northern India 17 Jun 2013.jpg NASA satellite imagery of Northern India on 17 June, showing rainclouds that led to the disaster Uttarakhand Himachal Pradesh Uttar Pradesh Nepal Sudurpashchim Pradesh Karnali Pradesh Some parts of Tibet 6,054Human cost of disasters - An overview of the last 20 years 2000-2019 https://reliefweb.int/sites/reliefweb.int/files/resources/Human%20Cost%20of%20Disasters%202000-2019%20Report%20-%20UN%20Office%20for%20Disaster%20Risk%20Reduction.pdf UN Office for Disaster Risk Reduction Centre for Research on the Epidemiology of Disasters 26 January 2022 28 April 2022 https://web.archive.org/web/20220428052120/https://reliefweb.int/sites/reliefweb.int/files/resources/Human%20Cost%20of%20Disasters%202000-2019%20Report%20-%20UN%20Office%20for%20Disaster%20Risk%20Reduction.pdf live 4,550 villages were affected http://www.iol.co.za/news/world/5-748-feared-dead-after-india-floods-1.1546813#.UePfZdIVNlc 5,748 feared dead after India floods IOL News Kumar, Siddhartha 15 July 2013 19 September 2013 4 October 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20131004225753/http://www.iol.co.za/news/world/5-748-feared-dead-after-india-floods-1.1546813#.UePfZdIVNlc live In June 2013, a mid-day cloudburst centered on the North Indian state of Uttarakhand caused devastating floods and landslides, becoming the country's worst natural disaster since the 2004 tsunami. The rainfall received that month was far greater than the rainfall the state usually received. Debris blocked the rivers, causing major overflow. The main day of the flood was 16 June 2013. Some parts of Himachal Pradesh, Haryana, Delhi and Uttar Pradesh in India experienced the heavy rainfall, as well as regions of Western Nepal and some parts of Western Tibet. Over 89% of the casualties occurred in Uttarakhand. 2013 07 16, according to figures provided by the Government of Uttarakhand, more than 5,700 people were "presumed dead."http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-202_162-57593939/india-raises-flood-death-toll-reaches-5700-as-all-missing-persons-now-presumed-dead/ India raises flood death toll to 5,700 as all missing persons now presumed dead 16 July 2013 16 July 2013 CBS News 17 July 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130717111417/http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-202_162-57593939/india-raises-flood-death-toll-reaches-5700-as-all-missing-persons-now-presumed-dead/ dead This total included 934 local residents."India says 5,748 missing in floods now presumed dead", Fox News, 15 July 2013 The death toll was later placed at 6,054. Destruction of bridges and roads left about 300,000 pilgrims and tourists trapped in the valleys leading to three of the four Hindu Chota Char Dham pilgrimage sites. Kala C. P. Chandra Prakash Kala 2014 Deluge, tire disaster and development in Uttarakhand Himalayan region of India: Challenges and lessons for disaster management International Journal of Disaster Risk Reduction 8 143–152 10.1016/j.ijdrr.2014.03.002https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/uttarakhand-army-commander-walks-with-500-people-out-of-badrinath-526670 Uttarakhand: Army Commander walks with 500 people out of Badrinath NDTV.com 16 June 2021 24 June 2021 https://web.archive.org/web/20210624200720/https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/uttarakhand-army-commander-walks-with-500-people-out-of-badrinath-526670 livehttp://www.ndtv.com/article/cheat-sheet/uttarakhand-himachal-pradesh-battered-by-rain-death-toll-rises-to-130-more-than-70-000-stranded-381352 Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh battered by rain: death toll rises to 130, more than 70,000 stranded 19 June 2013 19 June 2013 NDTV 20 June 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130620054840/http://www.ndtv.com/article/cheat-sheet/uttarakhand-himachal-pradesh-battered-by-rain-death-toll-rises-to-130-more-than-70-000-stranded-381352 live https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Heavy-rain-lashes-north-India-50-killed/articleshow/20638547.cms https://web.archive.org/web/20130621005735/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-06-18/india/40048069_1_chardham-yatra-heavy-rains-gangotri live 21 June 2013 Heavy rain lashes north India, 50 killed 18 June 2013 The Times of India 19 June 2013 https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/other-states/uttarakhand-floods-over-10000-rescued-amidst-misery-and-devastation/article4843018.ece Uttarakhand floods: Over 10,000 rescued amidst misery and devastation 23 June 2013 24 June 2013 Chennai, India The Hindu C.K. Chandramohan 26 June 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130626225523/http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/other-states/rescue-operations-resume-after-brief-suspension-due-to-rain/article4843018.ece?homepage=true live https://www.wsj.com/articles/SB10001424127887323683504578562762365319582 India Intensifies its Rescue Efforts 23 June 2013 24 June 2013 The Wall Street Journal 30 May 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150530224929/http://www.wsj.com/articles/SB10001424127887323683504578562762365319582 live The Indian Air Force, the Indian Army and paramilitary troops evacuated more than 110,000 people from the flood-ravaged area. Origin From 16 June 2013 a well-marked cyclonic circulation developed around a low pressure area over the Bay of Bengal, moving westwards, rapidly intensified due to moisture supplied from both the Bay of Bengal and the Arabian Sea, combining with intense western disturbances from the north,http://nidm.gov.in/pdf/pubs/ukd-p1.pdf Uttarakhand Disaster 2013 National Institute of Disaster Management, Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India 41 2013 14 December 2018 8 May 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20190508042724/https://nidm.gov.in/PDF/pubs/ukd-p1.pdf live thus causing the Indian state of Uttarakhand and adjoining areas to receive heavy rainfall, leading to 37.5% of the benchmark rainfall during a normal monsoon.http://m.ibnlive.com/news/Uttarakhand-rescue-efforts-in-full-swing-toll-58-70000-stranded/399846-3.html Uttarakhand: Rescue efforts in full swing; 102 dead, 72000 stranded-India News IBNlive IBNLive Mobile 18 June 2013 22 June 2013 4 October 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20131004215133/http://m.ibnlive.com/news/Uttarakhand-rescue-efforts-in-full-swing-toll-58-70000-stranded/399846-3.html live This caused the melting of Chorabari Glacier at the height of 3800 meters and cresting of the Mandakini River,http://www.downtoearth.org.in/content/Kedarnath-temple-uttarakhand-survives-glacier-floods Kedarnath temple in Uttarakhand survives glacier, floods Down To Earth 30 August 2013 4 October 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20131004215731/http://www.downtoearth.org.in/content/Kedarnath-temple-uttarakhand-survives-glacier-floods live which led to heavy floods near Gobindghat, Kedar Dome, Rudraprayag district, Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh and Western Nepal, and acute rainfall in other nearby regions of Delhi, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh and some parts of Tibet.Uttarakhand floods, landslides leave 40 dead; over 60,000 stranded http://ibnlive.in.com/news/uttarakhand-floods-landslides-leave-40-dead-over-60000-stranded/399619-3-243.html https://web.archive.org/web/20130621194515/http://ibnlive.in.com/news/uttarakhand-floods-landslides-leave-40-dead-over-60000-stranded/399619-3-243.html dead 21 June 2013 18 June 2013 IBN Live 18 June 2013 The upper Himalayan territories of Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand are full of forests and snow-covered mountains and thus remain relatively inaccessible. They are home to several major and historic Hindu and Sikh pilgrimage sites besides several tourist spots and trekking trails. Heavy rainfall for four consecutive days as well as melting snow aggravated the floods. Warnings by the India Meteorological Department predicting heavy rains were not given wide publicity beforehand, causing thousands of people to be caught unaware, resulting in huge loss of life and property.2013 Kedarnath flood disaster https://www.freepressjournal.in/india/2013-kedarnath-flood-disaster-how-a-cloudburst-killed-6000-people-9-years-ago The Free Press Journal thumb|right|Broken end of footbridge over the Mandakini River at Rudraprayag Sangam Landslides, due to the floods, damaged several houses and structures, killing those who were trapped.58 dead, over 58,000 trapped as rains batter Uttarakhand, UP http://www.business-standard.com/article/current-affairs/58-dead-over-58-000-trapped-as-rains-batter-uttarakhand-up-113061800143_1.html Business Standard 18 June 2013 18 June 2013 22 June 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130622011953/http://www.business-standard.com/article/current-affairs/58-dead-over-58-000-trapped-as-rains-batter-uttarakhand-up-113061800143_1.html live The heavy rains resulted in large flash floods and massive landslides. Entire villages and settlements such as Gaurikund and the market town of Ram Bada, a transition point to Kedarnath, had been obliterated, while the market town of Sonprayag suffered heavy damage and loss of lives.http://www.hindustantimes.com/India-news/UttarPradesh/Monsoon-fury-in-north-India-131-dead-70-000-stranded-Kedarnath-town-ruined/Article1-1078740.aspx Monsoon fury in north India: 131 dead(the locals believe the true figure to be in the region of 5000), 70,000 stranded; Kedarnath town ruined Hindustan Times Dehra dun/Shimla 19 June 2013 19 June 2013 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20130620043012/http://www.hindustantimes.com/India-news/UttarPradesh/Monsoon-fury-in-north-India-131-dead-70-000-stranded-Kedarnath-town-ruined/Article1-1078740.aspx 20 June 2013 Uttarakhand worst hit as rain, floods kill at least 60 in north India http://www.indianexpress.com/picture-gallery/uttarakhand-worst-hit-as-rain-floods-kill-at-least-60-in-north-india/2914-9.html 18 June 2013 The Indian Express 18 June 2013 22 June 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130622013625/http://www.indianexpress.com/picture-gallery/uttarakhand-worst-hit-as-rain-floods-kill-at-least-60-in-north-india/2914-9.html live Pilgrimage centres in the region, including Gangotri, Yamunotri, Kedarnath and Badrinath, the hallowed Hindu Chardham (four sites) pilgrimage centers, are usually visited by thousands of devotees, especially after the month of July on wards. Over 70,000 people were stuck in various regions because of damaged or blocked roads. People in other important locations like the Valley of flowers, Roopkund and the Sikh pilgrimage centre Hemkund were stranded for more than three days. National Highway 7 (Old National Highway 58), an important artery connecting the region was also washed away near Jyotirmath and in many other places. Because summers have more tourists, the number of people impacted was substantial.https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Recipe-for-disaster-in-Uttarakhand-1-crore-population-2-5-crore-tourists/articleshow/20721226.cms https://web.archive.org/web/20130626085056/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-06-23/india/40146281_1_forest-land-land-revenue-land-use live 26 June 2013 Recipe for disaster in Uttarakhand: 1 crore population, 2.5 crore tourists 23 June 2013 The Times of India 24 June 2013 For more than three days, stranded pilgrims and tourists were without rations or survived on little food.AP pilgrims stranded in Uttarakhand https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/andhra-pradesh/ap-pilgrims-stranded-in-uttarakhand/article4822701.ece 18 June 2013 The Hindu 17 June 2013 Chennai, India 30 June 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130630114253/http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/andhra-pradesh/ap-pilgrims-stranded-in-uttarakhand/article4822701.ece?ref=relatedNews live The roads were seriously damaged at more than 450 places, resulting in huge traffic jams, and the floods caused many cars and other vehicles to be washed away. On 18 June, more than 12,000 pilgrims were stranded at Badrinath, the popular pilgrimage center located on the banks of the Alaknanda River.PTI Relief work picks up momentum as north India reels under severe flood http://www.indianexpress.com/news/relief-work-picks-up-momentum-as-north-india-reels-under-severe-flood/1130996/ 19 June 2013 The Indian Express 19 June 2013 23 June 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130623022025/http://www.indianexpress.com/news/relief-work-picks-up-momentum-as-north-india-reels-under-severe-flood/1130996/? liveFlood of woes http://www.mid-day.com/news/2013/jun/200613-flood-of-woes.htm 20 June 2013 Mid-Day 20 June 2013 23 June 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130623220127/http://www.mid-day.com/news/2013/jun/200613-flood-of-woes.htm live Rescuers at the Hindu pilgrimage town of Haridwar on the river Ganga recovered bodies of 40 victims washed down by the flooded rivers as of 21 June 2013.Over 500 dead in Uttarakhand flood, toll may rise The Hindustan Times 21 June 2013 http://www.hindustantimes.com/India-news/NorthIndiaRainFury2013/Over-500-dead-in-Uttarakhand-disaster-toll-may-rise/Article1-1080073.aspx https://web.archive.org/web/20130928080952/http://www.hindustantimes.com/India-news/NorthIndiaRainFury2013/Over-500-dead-in-Uttarakhand-disaster-toll-may-rise/Article1-1080073.aspx dead 28 September 2013 21 June 2013 Bodies of people washed away in Uttarakhand were found in distant places like Bijnor, Prayagraj (then Allahabad) and Bulandshahr in Uttar Pradesh.Tripathi Aashish Uttarakhand floods: 13 bodies recovered in UP rivers http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-06-22/india/40133694_1_three-bodies-two-bodies-decomposed-bodies https://web.archive.org/web/20130626094419/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-06-22/india/40133694_1_three-bodies-two-bodies-decomposed-bodies dead 26 June 2013 26 June 2013 The Times of India 22 June 2013 Searching for bodies who died during the extreme natural fury of June in Kedar valley continued for several months and even as late as September 2013, about 556 bodies were found out of which 166 bodies were found in highly decomposed state during fourth round of search operations.Uttarakhand tragedy: 68 more bodies found in Kedar Valley https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/other-states/uttarakhand-tragedy-68-more-bodies-found-in-kedar-valley/article5103660.ece 7 September 2013 The Hindu 7 September 2013 Chennai, India 9 September 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130909222807/http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/other-states/uttarakhand-tragedy-68-more-bodies-found-in-kedar-valley/article5103660.ece live thumb|The Kedarnath Temple, before the floods Although the Kedarnath Temple and the main Shiva Lingam inside was not damaged, its base was inundated with water, mud and boulders from the landslide, damaging its perimeter.Flood Fury Toll Now 131 http://www.dailypioneer.com/top-stories/flood-fury-toll-now-131.html 19 June 2013 The Pioneer, Dehradun 19 June 2013 4 October 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20131004225413/http://www.dailypioneer.com/top-stories/flood-fury-toll-now-131.html live Many hotels, rest houses and shops around the temple in Kedarnath township were destroyed, resulting in several casualties. Most of the destruction at Kedarnath was caused by a sudden rapid melting of ice and snow on the Kedarnath Mountain, 6 km on from the temple, which flooded the Chorabari Lake (upstream) and then Kedarnath. The temple was flooded with water resulting in several deaths due to drowning and panic-driven stampede.http://www.hindustantimes.com/India-news/Uttarakhand/Kedarnath-temple-stays-intact-its-surroundings-have-gone-with-flow/Article1-1078410.aspx https://web.archive.org/web/20130620024522/http://www.hindustantimes.com/India-news/Uttarakhand/Kedarnath-temple-stays-intact-its-surroundings-have-gone-with-flow/Article1-1078410.aspx dead 20 June 2013 Kedarnath temple stays intact, its surroundings have gone with flow Hindustan Times 18 June 2013 19 June 2013 Even after a week, dead bodies had not been removed from Kedarnath town, resulting in water contamination in the Kedarnath valley and villagers who depend on spring water suffered various types of health problems such as fever and diarrhea.Uttarakhand floods: Epidemic looms as people complain of fever, diarrhoea http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Uttarakhand-floods-Epidemic-looms-as-people-complain-of-fever-diarrhoea/articleshow/20770540.cms 26 June 2013 The Times of India 26 June 2013 26 June 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130626074257/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Uttarakhand-floods-Epidemic-looms-as-people-complain-of-fever-diarrhoea/articleshow/20770540.cms live When the flood receded, satellite images showed one new stream at Kedarnath town. No damage at the Kedarnath Temple occurred. The Uttarakhand Government announced that due to the extensive damage to the infrastructure, the temple will be temporarily closed to regular pilgrims and tourists for a year or two, but the temple rituals will still be maintained by priests.Kedarnath temple closed for a year, PM announces Rs 1,000 crore relief for Uttarakhand https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/kedarnath-temple-closed-for-a-year-pm-announces-rs-1000-crore-relief-for-uttarakhand/articleshow/20667035.cms The Times of India 19 June 2013 19 June 2013 29 September 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130929211734/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Kedarnath-temple-closed-for-a-year-PM-announces-Rs-1000-crore-relief-for-Uttarakhand/articleshow/20667035.cms live http://ibnlive.in.com/news/kedarnath-yatra-may-take-23-years-to-start-sources/400040-3-243.html https://web.archive.org/web/20130623012725/http://ibnlive.in.com/news/kedarnath-yatra-may-take-23-years-to-start-sources/400040-3-243.html dead 23 June 2013 Kedarnath yatra may take 2-3 years to start: Sources 19 June 2013 24 June 2013http://www.business-standard.com/article/current-affairs/no-kedarnath-yatra-for-2-years-says-bahuguna-113062400086_1.html No Kedarnath yatra for 2 years, says Bahuguna 24 June 2013 24 June 2013 27 June 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130627084530/http://www.business-standard.com/article/current-affairs/no-kedarnath-yatra-for-2-years-says-bahuguna-113062400086_1.html live The Temple was opened for pilgrims on Sunday, 4 May 2014 by Rawal Bhimashankarlingam. Kedarnath temple reopens for devotees Sacred portals of the Kedarnath temple were reopened to devotees amid elaborate rituals early morning on Sunday (May 4), about a year after the Himalayan shrine was marred by flash floods that had left hundreds of people dead and many others stranded The Indian Express 12 May 2014 http://indianexpress.com/photos/picture-gallery-others/kedarnath-temple-reopens-for-devotees/#kedarnath-5 12 May 2014 12 May 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140512225931/http://indianexpress.com/photos/picture-gallery-others/kedarnath-temple-reopens-for-devotees/#kedarnath-5 live Other regions affected by the disaster National Capital Region New Delhi, Gurugram, Faridabad and surrounding areas received a high amount of rainfall on 16 June 2013, leading to flooding of the low-lying areas of the cities.http://www.ndtv.com/article/cities/delhi-airport-flooded-passengers-wade-through-knee-deep-water-380351 Delhi airport flooded, passengers wade through knee deep water NDTV 16 June 2013 22 June 2013 25 June 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130625230053/http://www.ndtv.com/article/cities/delhi-airport-flooded-passengers-wade-through-knee-deep-water-380351 live The Yamuna River swelled to a new height of 207.75 meters submerging the low lying flood plains along the banks.https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Delhi/yamuna-swells-crosses-danger-mark/article4829314.ece Yamuna swells, crosses danger mark The Hindu 19 June 2013 22 June 2013 Chennai, India 22 June 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130622021729/http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Delhi/yamuna-swells-crosses-danger-mark/article4829314.ece live http://www.hindustantimes.com/India-news/Gurgaon/Drainage-system-collapses-heavy-rains-pour-misery/Article1-1078610.aspx https://web.archive.org/web/20130619123346/http://www.hindustantimes.com/India-news/Gurgaon/Drainage-system-collapses-heavy-rains-pour-misery/Article1-1078610.aspx dead 19 June 2013 Drainage system collapses, heavy rains pour misery Hindustan Times 19 June 2013 22 June 2013 Uttar Pradesh Six-hundred and nine villages, covering a population of 700,000, in 23 districts of Uttar Pradesh were affected by the flood and drought. 2013 7 11, more than 120 deaths were reported from the state. The number of people who went to Uttarakhand were mostly from Uttar Pradesh.http://www.dnaindia.com/india/1859643/report-uttar-pradesh-flood-situation-worsens Uttar Pradesh flood situation worsens DNA India 11 July 2013 12 July 2013 15 July 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130715020927/http://www.dnaindia.com/india/1859643/report-uttar-pradesh-flood-situation-worsens live Himachal Pradesh In Himachal Pradesh, floods caused loss of life and property and death toll in the state was 20.Death toll in Himachal floods rises to 20 http://www.hindustantimes.com/India-news/HimachalPradesh/Death-toll-in-Himachal-floods-rises-to-20/Article1-1079507.aspx 21 June 2013 The Hindustan Times 20 June 2013 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20130930083340/http://www.hindustantimes.com/India-news/HimachalPradesh/Death-toll-in-Himachal-floods-rises-to-20/Article1-1079507.aspx 30 September 2013 Nepal thumb|Effect of flood in Darchula district of Nepal About 6000 citizens of Nepal were visiting the Indian region, of which 1,000 were rescued as of 22 June 2013.http://www.thehimalayantimes.com/fullNews.php?headline=1%26sbquo%3B000+plus+rescued+from+India+arrive+home+&NewsID=381094 1'000 plus rescued from India arrive home - Detail News : Nepal News Portal The Himalayan Times 23 June 2013 26 September 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130926154801/http://www.thehimalayantimes.com/fullNews.php?headline=1%26sbquo%3B000+plus+rescued+from+India+arrive+home+&NewsID=381094 live Flooding of the Dhauliganga and the Mahakali rivers had caused extensive damage, with reports of 128 houses and 13 government offices swept away and over 1000 people homeless.http://www.thehimalayantimes.com/fullNews.php?headline=Relief+distribution+to+Darchula+flood+victims+starts+&NewsID=380746 Relief distribution to Darchula flood victims starts - Detail News : Nepal News Portal The Himalayan Times 23 June 2013 22 June 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130622225727/http://www.thehimalayantimes.com/fullNews.php?headline=Relief+distribution+to+Darchula+flood+victims+starts+&NewsID=380746 dead http://www.thehimalayantimes.com/fullNews.php?headline=Minister+says+joint+team+will+look+into+Mahakali+floods&NewsID=381009&a=3 Minister says joint team will look into Mahakali floods - Detail News : Nepal News Portal The Himalayan Times 23 June 2013 26 September 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130926181850/http://www.thehimalayantimes.com/fullNews.php?headline=Minister+says+joint+team+will+look+into+Mahakali+floods&NewsID=381009&a=3 dead A bridge that joins the India-Nepal border was highly damaged.June 2023 Rescue operations right|thumb|Satellite image of the affected region, taken on 30 May by NASA's MODIS right|thumb|Same location, shot on 21 June floods Operation Rahat Operation Surya Hope The Indian Army, Air Force, Navy, Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP), Border & National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), Public Works Department and local administrations worked together for quick rescue operations. Several thousand soldiers were deployed for the rescue missions.http://ibnlive.in.com/news/uttarakhand-rescue-efforts-in-full-swing-toll-58-70000-stranded/399846-3.html https://web.archive.org/web/20130620201314/http://ibnlive.in.com/news/uttarakhand-rescue-efforts-in-full-swing-toll-58-70000-stranded/399846-3.html dead 20 June 2013 Uttarakhand: Rescue efforts in full swing; 102 dead, 72000 stranded IBN 18 June 2013 19 June 2013 Activists of political and social organisations were also involved in the rescue and management of relief centres.http://zeenews.india.com/news/uttarakhand/parties-asks-workers-to-assist-in-relief-work-in-uttarakhand_856246.html Parties asks workers to assist in relief work in Uttarakhand 19 June 2013 21 June 2013 28 June 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130628002652/http://zeenews.india.com/news/uttarakhand/parties-asks-workers-to-assist-in-relief-work-in-uttarakhand_856246.html live The national highway and other important roads were closed to regular traffic. Helicopters were used to rescue people, but due to the rough terrain, heavy fog and rainfall, manoeuvring them was a challenge.Upadhyay Kavitha 57,000 pilgrims stranded in Uttarakhand https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/other-states/57000-pilgrims-stranded-in-uttarakhand/article4824087.ece 18 June 2013 The Hindu 18 June 2013 Chennai, India 21 June 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130621005404/http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/other-states/57000-pilgrims-stranded-in-uttarakhand/article4824087.ece? live By 21 June 2013, the Army had deployed 10,000 soldiers and 11 helicopters,Dhruv helicopters fly high in Uttarakhand https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/dhruv-helicopters-fly-high-in-uttarakhand/article4833766.ece 22 June 2013 The Hindu 20 June 2013 Chennai, India Vinay Kumar 27 June 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130627103735/http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/dhruv-helicopters-fly-high-in-uttarakhand/article4833766.ece live the Navy had sent 45 naval divers, and the Air force had deployed 43 aircraft including 36 helicopters.IAF deploys 13 more aircraft for Uttarakhand rescue ops http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/iaf-deploys-13-more-aircraft-for-uttarakhand-rescue-ops/articleshow/20703902.cms 22 June 2013 The Economic Times 21 June 2013 20 March 2018 https://web.archive.org/web/20180320110937/https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/iaf-deploys-13-more-aircraft-for-uttarakhand-rescue-ops/articleshow/20703902.cms live From 17 to 30 June 2013, the IAF airlifted a total of 18,424 people and flew a total of 2,137 sorties, delivering a total of 3,36,930 kg of relief material and equipments.http://pib.nic.in/newsite/erelease.aspx?relid=96912 IAF 'OP Rahat' Update Upto 6 O' Clock Government of India 30 June 2013 19 September 2013 27 September 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130927053354/http://pib.nic.in/newsite/erelease.aspx?relid=96912 live On 25 June, one of three IAF Mil Mi-17 rescue helicopters returning from Kedarnath, carrying five Air Force Officers, nine of the NDRF, and six of the ITBP crashed on a mountainous slope near Gauri Kund, killing all on board.http://www.ndtv.com/article/india/will-make-sure-job-is-done-air-chief-nak-browne-to-ndtv-384408 Will make sure job is done: Air Chief NAK Browne to NDTV 26 June 2013 26 June 2013 29 June 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130629221321/http://www.ndtv.com/article/india/will-make-sure-job-is-done-air-chief-nak-browne-to-ndtv-384408 liveUttarakhand floods: Bodies of chopper crash victims recovered http://www.mid-day.com/news/2013/jun/260613-uttarakhand-floods-bodies-of-chopper-crash-victims-recovered.htm 26 June 2013 Mid-day 26 June 2013 29 June 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130629192849/http://www.mid-day.com/news/2013/jun/260613-uttarakhand-floods-bodies-of-chopper-crash-victims-recovered.htm live The deceased soldiers were given a ceremonial Guard of honour by Home minister of India, at an event organised by the Uttarakhand State Government.https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/bravehearts-who-died-in-uttarakhand-chopper-crash-given-guard-of-honour-526747 Bravehearts who died in Uttarakhand chopper crash given Guard of Honour NDTV.com 16 June 2021 24 June 2021 https://web.archive.org/web/20210624200955/https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/bravehearts-who-died-in-uttarakhand-chopper-crash-given-guard-of-honour-526747 live thumb|Animals suffered greatly during the calamity Indo Tibetan border Police (ITBP) a Force which guards the Indo China borders on the high himalayas with its three Regional Response Centres (RRCs) based at Matli (Uttarkashi), Gauchar (Chamoli) and Pithoragarh swung into action and started rescue and relief operation. 2000 strong ITBP force with its mountaineering skills and improvisation methods started rescue of stranded pilgrims. It was a simultaneous effort by ITBP at Kedar ghati, Gangotri valley and Govind ghat areas. According to official figures by ITBP, they were able to rescue 33,009 pilgrims in 15 days on their own from extremely remote and inaccessible areas. Before Army or Air Force called in, being deployed in the nearby areas, ITBP took the first call and saved many lives. They also distributed food packets to stranded pilgrims who were in a pathetic condition being not having any food for more than 72 hours at many places.June 2023 Even TDP Supremo N. Chandrababu Naidu hurried to Dehradun by a special aircraft to undertake rescue operations for pilgrims in the state. He carried 196 stranded pilgrims back to safety and arranged buses for their commute back to their destinations. In order to inform the families of the stranded and missing people in Uttarakhand, the party had established a phone centre at the NTR Trust Bhavan in Hyderabad. At the stations in Secunderabad, Kazipet, and Vijaywada, the party has also established information and assistance desks.https://www.dailypioneer.com/2013/india/naidu-scores-over-cm-brings-pilgrims-in-special-aircraft.html Naidu scores over CM, brings pilgrims in special aircraft Aftermath The Prime Minister of India Manmohan Singh undertook an aerial survey of the affected areas and announced 10 b aid package for disaster relief efforts in the state.Rs 1000 cr relief for flood hit Uttarakhand announced Hindustan Times 19 June 2013 http://www.hindustantimes.com/India-news/NorthIndiaRainFury2013/Rs-1000-cr-relief-for-flood-hit-Uttarakhand-announced/Article1-1079085.aspx https://web.archive.org/web/20130620041706/http://www.hindustantimes.com/India-news/NorthIndiaRainFury2013/Rs-1000-cr-relief-for-flood-hit-Uttarakhand-announced/Article1-1079085.aspx dead 20 June 2013 19 June 2013 Several state governments announced financial assistance, with Uttar Pradesh pledging 250 m,http://zeenews.india.com/news/uttar-pradesh/up-govt-announces-financial-help-to-uttarakhand_856082.html UP govt announces financial help to Uttarakhand Zee News Lucknow 19 June 2013 19 June 2013 24 June 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130624162858/http://zeenews.india.com/news/uttar-pradesh/up-govt-announces-financial-help-to-uttarakhand_856082.html live the governments of Haryana,http://www.ndtv.com/article/india/haryana-announces-rs-10-crore-help-for-uttarakhand-381652 Haryana announces Rs. 10-crore help for Uttarakhand NDTV Chandigarh 19 June 2013 20 June 2013 21 June 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130621105009/http://www.ndtv.com/article/india/haryana-announces-rs-10-crore-help-for-uttarakhand-381652 live Maharashtrahttps://www.thehindu.com/news/national/other-states/chavan-announces-rs-10crore-aid/article4831248.ece Chavan announces Rs. 10-crore aid The Hindu Mumbai 20 June 2013 20 June 2013 3 August 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130803174517/http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/other-states/chavan-announces-rs-10crore-aid/article4831248.ece live and Delhi 100 m each, the governments of Tamil Nadu,http://ibnlive.in.com/news/uttarakhand-floods-tamil-nadu-donates-rs-5-crore/401125-62-128.html https://web.archive.org/web/20130627071353/http://ibnlive.in.com/news/uttarakhand-floods-tamil-nadu-donates-rs-5-crore/401125-62-128.html dead 27 June 2013 TamilNadu donates Rs.5 Crore CNN-IBN TamilNadu 23 June 2013 23 June 2013 Odisha,http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2013-06-20/news/40093968_1_uttarakhand-state-relief-fund-dehradun Odisha announces Rs 5 crore for Uttarakhand, 100 Odias trapped - Economic Times indiatimes.com Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik today announced a contribution of Rs 50 million for relief work in the flood hit mountain state. 27 June 2013 20 June 2013 3 August 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130803151731/http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2013-06-20/news/40093968_1_uttarakhand-state-relief-fund-dehradun dead Gujarat, http://www.hindustantimes.com/India-news/NorthIndiaRainFury2013/Modi-sends-Rs-3-cr-more-renews-offer-to-help-in-Uttarakhand/Article1-1083065.aspx https://web.archive.org/web/20130627043225/http://www.hindustantimes.com/India-news/NorthIndiaRainFury2013/Modi-sends-Rs-3-cr-more-renews-offer-to-help-in-Uttarakhand/Article1-1083065.aspx dead 27 June 2013 Modi sends Rs 3 cr more, renews offer to help in Uttarakhand - Hindustan Times Shekhar Iyer hindustantimes.com 2013 Modi has again sent an offer and a cheque for Rs. 30 million, besides the Rs. 20 million his state already donated 27 June 2013 Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh 50 m each.https://mumbaimirror.indiatimes.com/news/india/kerala-floods-bjp-leaders-launch-social-media-campaign-against-the-state/articleshow/65540867.cms Kerala Floods: BJP leaders launch social media campaign against the state Mumbai Mirror 2018-08-26 26 August 2018 https://web.archive.org/web/20180826183021/https://mumbaimirror.indiatimes.com/news/india/kerala-floods-bjp-leaders-launch-social-media-campaign-against-the-state/articleshow/65540867.cms live The US Ambassador to India extended a financial help of US$150,000 through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) to the NGOs working in the area http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/us-announces-additional-usd-75000-aid-for-flood-victims/articleshow/20897368.cms US Ambassador announces relief to flood victims in Uttarakhand The Economic Times 23 June 2013 24 June 2013 23 May 2018 https://web.archive.org/web/20180523174205/https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/us-announces-additional-usd-75000-aid-for-flood-victims/articleshow/20897368.cms live and announced that the US will provide further financial aid of US$75,000. The help was later politely rejected by Government of India. The Government of Kerala offered 20 million rupees and all ministers offered one month's salary.https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/thiruvananthapuram/kerala-to-give-2-cr-aid-to-uttarakhand-flood-relief-fund/articleshow/20793322.cms Kerala to give 2-cr aid to Uttarakhand flood relief fund | Thiruvananthapuram News The Times of India 27 June 2013 16 June 2021 25 June 2021 https://web.archive.org/web/20210625070648/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/thiruvananthapuram/kerala-to-give-2-cr-aid-to-uttarakhand-flood-relief-fund/articleshow/20793322.cms live The Government of India also cancelled 9 batches, or half the annual batches of the Kailash-Mansarovar Yatra, a Hindu pilgrimage.Government cancels Kailash Manasarovar Yatra due to Uttarakhand disaster : North, News https://www.indiatoday.in/india/north/story/kailash-manasarovar-yatra-uttarakhand-disaster-kedarnath-flash-floods-167315-2013-06-18 India Today 19 June 2013 19 June 2013 19 June 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130619200415/http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/kailash-manasarovar-yatra-uttarakhand-disaster-kedarnath-flash-floods/1/284234.html live The Chardham Yatra pilgrimage, covering Gangotri, Yamunotri, Kedarnath and Badrinath was cancelled for 2 years to repair damaged roads and infrastructure, according to the Uttarakhand Government.150 dead in Uttarakhand flood, toll may rise http://www.hindustantimes.com/India-news/NorthIndiaRainFury2013/150-dead-in-Uttarakhand-flood-toll-may-rise/Article1-1079086.aspx https://web.archive.org/web/20130620094930/http://www.hindustantimes.com/India-news/NorthIndiaRainFury2013/150-dead-in-Uttarakhand-flood-toll-may-rise/Article1-1079086.aspx dead 20 June 2013 19 June 2013 The Hindustan Times 19 June 2013 Government agencies and priests of Kedarnath temple were planning mass cremation of the hundreds of victims, after one week of tragedy.India plans mass cremation for flood victims http://www.aljazeera.com/news/asia/2013/06/201362465625349861.html 24 June 2013 Al Jazeera 24 June 2013 24 June 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130624130526/http://www.aljazeera.com/news/asia/2013/06/201362465625349861.html live India to begin mass cremation of flood victims https://www.foxnews.com/world/india-to-begin-mass-cremation-of-flood-victims/ 24 June 2013 Fox News 24 June 2013 3 October 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20131003215659/http://www.foxnews.com/world/2013/06/24/india-to-begin-mass-cremation-flood-victims/ live Local youths from several affected villages near Gangotri helped stranded tourists and pilgrims, by sending messages to their places and by providing food.Uttarakhand floods: When all else failed, youth took charge http://www.hindustantimes.com/India-news/NorthIndiaRainFury2013/Uttarakhand-floods-When-all-else-failed-youth-took-charge/Article1-1082430.aspx https://web.archive.org/web/20130626021410/http://www.hindustantimes.com/India-news/NorthIndiaRainFury2013/Uttarakhand-floods-When-all-else-failed-youth-took-charge/Article1-1082430.aspx dead 26 June 2013 26 June 2013 Hindustan Times 26 June 2013 Rescuers also retrieved approximately 10 m and other jewellery from local persons, including some people dressed like sadhu babas, who reportedly collected it from a destroyed building of a Bank and damaged shops.http://www.indianexpress.com/news/religious-men-held-with-rs-1-cr-in-stolen-money/1133005/ 'Religious men' held with Rs 1 cr in stolen money 24 June 2013 24 June 2013 26 June 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130626035427/http://www.indianexpress.com/news/religious-men-held-with-rs-1-cr-in-stolen-money/1133005/ live http://daily.bhaskar.com/article/CHD-uttarakhand-floods-babas-priests-and-godmen-looted-over-rs-1-crore-from-devastat-4300943-NOR.html Babas, priests and godmen looted over R 1 crore from devastated people, bank; rescuers recover cash, jewellery 24 June 2013 24 June 2013 26 June 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130626114438/http://daily.bhaskar.com/article/CHD-uttarakhand-floods-babas-priests-and-godmen-looted-over-rs-1-crore-from-devastat-4300943-NOR.html dead http://www.hindustantimes.com/India-news/NorthIndiaRainFury2013/Uttarakhand-horror-stranded-pilgrims-raped-murdered/Article1-1080734.aspx https://web.archive.org/web/20130624004601/http://www.hindustantimes.com/India-news/NorthIndiaRainFury2013/Uttarakhand-horror-stranded-pilgrims-raped-murdered/Article1-1080734.aspx dead 24 June 2013 Uttarakhand horror: stranded pilgrims raped, murdered 22 June 2013 24 June 2013 Nehru Institute of Mountaineering (NIM) was given the responsibility of rebuilding Kedarnath. Although the institute did not have the expertise in urban planning or construction, they mastered high-altitude training. Under the leadership of Colonel Ajay Kothiyal, the NIM was successful in rebuilding Kedarnath.June 2023 Climate and environmental factors A study by Utah State UniversityCho Changrae Li Rong S.-Y. Wang Jin-Ho Yoon Robert R. Gillies Anthropogenic footprint of climate change in the June 2013 northern India flood Climate Dynamics 46 3–4 29 April 2015 797 10.1007/s00382-015-2613-2 2016ClDy...46..797C 129575971 https://digitalcommons.usu.edu/psc_facpub/735 5 January 2019 31 July 2020 https://web.archive.org/web/20200731191345/https://digitalcommons.usu.edu/psc_facpub/735/ live subscription analyzed the natural and anthropogenic influences on the climate anomalies using simulations, and found that (a) northern India has experienced increasingly large rainfall in June since the late 1980s, (b) the increase in rainfall appears to be associated with a tendency in the upper troposphere towards amplified short waves, and (c) the phasing of such amplified short waves is tied to increased loading of green-house gases and aerosols. In addition, a regional modeling diagnosis attributed 60–90 % of rainfall amounts in the June 2013 event to post-1980 climate trends.June 2023 Unprecedented destruction the rainfall witnessed in Uttarakhand state was also attributed, by environmentalists, to unscientific developmental activities undertaken in recent decades contributing to high level of loss of property and lives. Roads constructed in haphazard style, new resorts and hotels built on fragile river and more than 70 hydroelectric projects in the watersheds of the state led to a "disaster waiting to happen" as termed by certain environmentalists.Shadbolt Peter Indian floods a man-made disaster, say environmentalists https://edition.cnn.com/2013/06/25/world/asia/india-floods-development/index.html 26 June 2013 CNN 25 June 2013 9 August 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130809031211/http://edition.cnn.com/2013/06/25/world/asia/india-floods-development/index.html live The environmental experts reported that the tunnels built and blasts undertaken for the 70 hydro electric projects contributed to the ecological imbalance in the state, with flows of river water restricted and the streamside development activity contributing to a higher number of landslides and more flooding. In popular culture A novel titled A Long Journey was written and published by independent author Pawan Kumar Pandey, who has the floods and the resulting tragedy in his background.https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00II5AQXA A Long Journey Pawan Kumar Pandey Amazon The 2018 film Kedarnath starring Sushant Singh Rajput and Sara Ali Khan tells of a love story set in the times of the disaster in the valley around the Kedarnath Temple.KEDARNATH MOVIE REVIEW https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/movie-reviews/kedarnath/movie-review/66971514.cms Times of India 7 December 2018 28 September 2020 10 April 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20190410234906/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/movie-reviews/kedarnath/movie-review/66971514.cms live See also India Nepal 2021 Uttarakhand flood 2025 Uttarakhand flash flood References 2 Krishnamurti T. N. Kumar Vinay Simon Anu Thomas Aype Bhardwaj Amit Das Sweta Senroy Soma Bhowmik S. K. 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