Which natural disaster occurred in Uttarakhand in 2013?
In June 2013, a mid-day cloudburst centered on the North Indian state of Uttarakhand caused devastating floods and landslides, becoming the country’s worst natural disaster since the 2004 tsunami.
Why is Kedarnath Temple famous?
The temple is one of the four major sites in India’s Chota Char Dham pilgrimage of Northern Himalayas and is the first of the Panch Kedar pilgrimage sites. This temple is the highest among the 12 Jyotirlingas. Kedarnath was the worst affected area during the 2013 flash floods in North India.
What happened to Kedarnath Temple after flood?
In June 2013, the bursting of the Chorabari lake, above Kedarnath, was considered the main cause for the mass destruction caused by the floods. As the floods hit Mandakini valley, the lake water mixed with debris and boulders caused widespread destruction in the temple town.
What caused the Uttarakhand disaster?
The 2021 flood in Uttarakhand, India, that resulted in over 200 dead and missing was the result of an avalanche that dropped about 27 million cubic metres of rock and glacier ice from the nearby Ronti mountain.
Which river flows in Kedarnath?
Mandakini River
The Mandakini is considered a sacred river within Uttarakhand as it runs past the Kedarnath and Madhyamaheshwar temples….
Mandakini River | |
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Source | Chorabari Glacier |
• location | Kedarnath Summit, Kedarnath, India |
• coordinates | 30°44′50″N 79°05′20″E |
• elevation | 3,895 m (12,779 ft) |
Is Badrinath and Kedarnath same?
Kedarnath, known as the land of Lord Shiva, has the highest located jyotirling. Situated on the banks of Mandakini River, the view of this temple against its snowy backdrop is resplendent. Badrinath, named after Lord Badri(Vishnu), is located along the banks of Alaknanda River.
Why is Uttarakhand called Uttaranchal?
Uttarakhand was also the ancient Puranic term for the central stretch of the Indian Himalayas. However, the region was given the name Uttaranchal by the Bharatiya Janata Party led union government and Uttarakhand state government when they started a new round of state reorganisation in 1998.
What is the population of Uttarakhand in 2011 census?
According to the 2011 Census of India, Uttarakhand has a population of 10,086,292 comprising 5,137,773 males and 4,948,519 females, with 69.77% of the population living in rural areas. The state is the 20th most populous state of the country having 0.83% of the population on 1.63% of the land.
How many people from Nepal went to Uttarakhand in 2013 floods?
The number of people who went to Uttarakhand were mostly from Uttar Pradesh In Himachal Pradesh, floods caused loss of life and property and death toll in the state was 20. Effect of flood in Darchula district of Nepal. About 6000 citizens of Nepal were visiting the Indian region, of which 1,000 were rescued as of 22 June 2013.
What is the interim capital of Uttarakhand?
The interim capital of Uttarakhand is Dehradun, the largest city of the state, which is a railhead. The High Court of the state is located in Nainital.