MAJOR NATURAL DISASTERS IN UTTARAKHAND

1991 UTTARKASHI QUAKE:

An earthquake of 6.8 magnitude hit the undivided state of Uttar Pradesh in October 1991 in which at least 768 people were killed and thousands of homes destroyed.

1998 MALPA LANDSLIDE:

The small village of Malpa in Pithoragarh was wiped in the landslide in which about 255 people, including 55 Kailash Mansarovar pilgrims, were killed. The resulting debris partially blocked Sharda river.

1999 CHAMOLI QUAKE:

An earthquake of 6.8 magnitude hit Chamoli killing over 100 people. The adjoining Rudraprayag district was badly hit. Several ground deformations were reported as a result of the quake, and landslides and changes in water flow were recorded. Cracks were observed in roads and on the ground.

2013 NORTH INDIA FLOODS:

In June 2013, a multi-day cloudburst centered on Uttarakhand caused devastating floods and landslides. According to the state government, over 5,700 people were presumed dead in the disaster. As bridges and roads were destroyed more than 3 lakh people were trapped in the valleys leading to the Char Dham pilgrimage sites.