Ecologist Chandra Prakash Kala notes in a report that “the approximate cost of damaged bridges and roads was $285 million, dam projects worth $ 30 million and loss to state tourism worth $195 million.” The flood left behind a death toll of more than 5000. Reportedly the worst hit was the Kedarnath valley popular for the 8th century temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. The heavy rainfall caused massive flash floods and landslides resulting in the death of residents and tourists as well as extensive damage to property. The floods affected large parts of Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh and Western Nepal. This led to the melting of the Chorabari glacier and the eruption of the Mandakini river. What exactly had happened?īetween June 13 and 17, the state of Uttarakhand had received an unusual amount of rainfall. As it readies to hit the silver screen on December 7, here is a look back at the episode that shook the hilly state, leaving thousands dead and several others missing. The film has been mired in controversy over the projection of an inter-faith love story.
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