2025 Uttarkashi Flash Flood Triggered By Ice Patch Collapse, Not Cloudburst: ISRO Study
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Summary
ISRO study revealed the flood was triggered by the sudden collapse of an exposed ice patch within the nivation zone of the Srikanta Glacier.
Key Facts
Type Research
Source News18 - India
Published Saturday, 7 March 2026
Affected Population 1.4 billion consumers, 300 million without reliable power
Key Numbers
500 GW non-fossil fuel capacity target by 2030
Saubhagya: 100% household electrification
175 GW renewable energy installed (2025)
Rs 15,000 crore for Digital India initiatives
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Government Context
NDA III BJP-led NDA
Left Centre Right