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- India Today
Visual explainer of cloudburst tragedy in Uttarkashi
At least four people have died and over 50 are missing after massive amounts of silt descended on the small tourist town of Dharali near Harshil in Uttarakhand's Uttarkashi district on Today's Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT) team has analysed the video clips of the mudslide, the speed of the muddy torrent, and the terrain of the locality. advertisementAn analysis of the initial videos reveals that the first wave of the torrent hit Dharali village at a speed of nearly 43 km per hour, demolishing, sweeping away and burying many hotels, restaurants, homestays, shops, and residential homes on its way. Uttarakhand's disaster management department assesses damage to 25-30 buildings, its secretary, Vinod Kumar, told Aaj Tak TV. A Shiva temple, Kalp Kedar, situated on the bank of the Bhagirathi river appears to be among the buildings buried under the debris, as per video footage analysed by India to the state government, the mudslide in Kheer Gad nullah was triggered by a cloudburst in the upper reaches of the Gangotri Himalayan range. Dharali village is located on the way to the pilgrimage site of Gangotri, which is thronged by lakhs of Shiva devotees each year. It is situated just a few kilometres away from the popular off-beat tourist destination of Harshil. Dharali's proximity to the Bhagirathi river, Gangotri, snowcapped mountains, and hiking trails has boosted its significance on the tourism map and has led to the construction of many hotels, resorts and homestays in the village in the last 10 OPERATIONA team of the Indian Army from a nearby camp reached the site immediately after the incident and launched a rescue operation. Civil rescuers from the state disaster management authority was unable to reach the village by later Tuesday afternoon due to heavy rains and road closures, said the state government official Vinod Kumar.'Rescuers are trying to reach the site. But at the moment, they are stranded on the way. Our priority is to first evacuate those who have survived. Modern equipment and tools will be used to search for those trapped below the debris,' he said.- EndsMust Watch
Time of India
44 minutes ago
- Time of India
'This feels like a five-star hotel': Japanese vlogger's reel on Bengaluru Airport wins hearts
A recent Instagram reel by a Japanese travel vlogger has got people talking about Bengaluru's Kempegowda International Airport again– this time for all the right reasons. In the video, the vlogger is seen genuinely impressed as he explores the airport, reacting to its modern design, greenery, and overall vibe. Many Indian viewers joined in, praising the airport's unique look and feel. Japanese traveller reacts to terminal design In the reel, shared by Japanese content creator Kaito, the creator can be seen walking into the terminal and observing its layout. He begins by saying, 'This is Bengaluru International Airport. This architecture, I've never seen any airport like this before.' As he continues exploring, Kaito takes a closer look at the spaces around him– from tall indoor trees to vertical green walls– highlighting his surprise at the presence of real plants throughout the airport. According to the video, he also checks to see whether the greenery is artificial, and is delighted to find that it's not. 'All plants are real, but there are no insects,' he says, while also noting the cleanliness of the space. Watch the video here: 'Felt like a five-star hotel,' says the creator The reel documents Kaito's impressions as he walks through the airport's interiors. From the lighting to the detailing in the terminal, he appears genuinely impressed, stating, 'It felt like a five-star hotel.' by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Take a Look - How Watching Videos Can Boost Your Income TheDaddest Undo He also draws comparisons with some of the top-rated airports across the globe. Referring to the amount of greenery integrated into the building's design, Kaito says, 'This is a whole other level because the entire airport is covered in green.' Viewers share their own impressions Since being posted, the reel has gathered over 9,000 views, with users commenting on both the airport's aesthetic and Kaito's reactions. One user wrote, 'Bengaluru was known as the Garden City. To symbolise that, the airport focused on making it look like a garden. Thank you for the beautiful words.' Another person added, 'Yes, thanks for appreciating, it's our Kempegowda International Airport.' Some users also expressed surprise at not having noticed the greenery during their own trips. 'Wow! I was there a few years ago but didn't notice this beauty. I hope I can see it again someday,' one comment read. Thumb image: Instagram/@kslto
Time of India
44 minutes ago
- Time of India
Jaipur's Vivek Jain conquers Europe's highest peak Mount Elbrus, completes expedition with the help of Rajasthan State Sports Council
1 2 Jaipur: Vivek Jain of Jaipur hoisted the Indian flag on Europe's highest peak Mount Elbrus on Kargil Day (July 26). Mount Elbrus is the highest mountain in Russia and Europe. It is 5,642 metres above sea level, and is the highest volcano in Eurasia, as well as the tenth-most prominent peak in the world. With the help of Rajasthan State Sports Council, Vivek Jain accomplished the feat. Dr Neeraj K Pawan, secretary to government, youth affairs and sports department and chairman, Rajasthan State Sports Council helped Vivek Jain, who was provided financial assistance by the RSSC, which helped him to complete his mission. Vivek, who took training from National Institute of Mountaineering in Pahalgam, Kashmir, said that there are five institutes of mountaineering in India, all of which work under the Army. There are seven contingents in the world. In which the tricolour flag was hoisted on the highest peak. There was a team of 11 people in this expedition, of which he was a member. Sameer Patham, who conquered Mount Everest, had taken this team. Before this, Vivek had conquered the peaks of Kashmir, Ladakh and Himachal Pradesh.
