New Delhi:

India stands with Uttarakhand, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said today shortly after news broke of a glacial burst in the state’s Chamoli district, triggering an avalanche and massive flooding. The entire nation is praying for everyone’s safety there, he said in a tweet, adding that he was monitoring the situation constantly.

“Am constantly monitoring the unfortunate situation in Uttarakhand. India stands with Uttarakhand and the nation prays for everyone’s safety there,” PM Modi tweeted. “Have been continuously speaking to senior authorities and getting updates on NDRF deployment, rescue work and relief operations.”

The flooding was reported along the Alaknanda and Dhauliganga rivers today, forcing the emergency evacuation of thousands from surrounding areas, and damaging houses and the nearby Rishiganga power project.