<p>Uttarkashi: The Uttarakhand State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) has launched operations to release water from a large lake formed in Harshil following the August 5 disaster. </p><p>Similar to Dharali, debris-laden water from the hills blocked the Bhagirathi river’s flow, narrowing its width and creating a lake approximately four kilometres long just before Harshil town.</p><p>Officials said that the lake appears deep; however, the amount of silt and debris beneath the water is making its height seem greater than it actually is. </p><p>On Sunday, SDRF teams began cutting and removing large fallen trees lodged in the lake to improve water flow. </p><p>Uttarkashi District Magistrate Prashant Arya, who has been stationed in the affected area, review efforts being made to reduce the water levels of a lake.</p><p>The cloudburst triggered flash floods in Dharali village of Uttarkashi on August 5, resulting in large-scale destruction and loss of life. Rescue and relief operations are currently underway.</p><p>The sudden cloudburst caused flash floods that swept away homes, roads, shops, and other infrastructure in the remote village. At least half of Dharali was buried under the fast-flowing mudslide of slush, rubble, and water.</p><p><i>Read More</i></p><ol><li><a href="https://www.etvbharat.com/en/!bharat/bad-weather-halts-chopper-led-operations-in-uttarakhand-dharali-over-1200-rescued-so-far-enn25081101051">U<i>ttarkashi Flash Floods: Bad Weather Halts Chopper-Led Ops In Dharali, Over 1,200 Rescued So Far</i></a></li><li><a href="https://www.etvbharat.com/en/!state/business-standstill-gangotri-dham-due-to-uttarkashi-dharali-disaster-enn25081003798"><i>Tragedy Aftermath: Business Comes To Standstill At Uttarakhand's Gangotri Dham</i></a></li></ol>
