16 people rescued from Tapovan dam: DG, ITBP SS Deswal

SS Deswal, DG, ITBP said that 16 people have been rescued from Tapovan dam. Have a look at the video to know more. The rescued people have been escorted to safe locations. 

The incident was reported near Reni village, 26 km from Joshimath. The Dhauliganga river got flooded and washed away many houses situated on the river banks.

Earlier report said that several labourers working at the Rishi Ganga hydroelectric power project were feared missing after the glacier broke off.

A dam of the Tapovan power project was breached and feared to have been washed away.