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Chamoli, Feb 08: Uttarkhand CM Trivendra Singh Rawat has released Rs 20 crores from State Disaster Response Fund for relief and rescue operation following glacier burst in Chamoli after conducting a review meeting on Monday.
A total of 14 bodies were recovered while over 170 people are still missing after the glacier break in Chamoli.
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Over 170 labourers — 148 employed at the NTPC plant and 22 at Rishiganga — are said to be missing, a spokesperson said while quoting the project-in charge.
The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) Director, on the other hand, informed rescue operations in Uttarakhand may continue for 24 to 48 hours.
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