On cam: Swollen river sweeps away bridge after flash flood in Uttarakhand's Chamoli

Bridge damaged after Tamak drain overflows in ChamoliNEW DELHI: A bridge over the Tamak drain beyond Malari in Uttarakhand's Chamoli district was swept away after the drain overflowed amid a strong water current, disrupting traffic in the area on Monday.No casualties have been reported so far.Uttarakhand chief minister Pushkar Singh Dhami directed officials to prioritise relief and rescue efforts, ensure the safety of people in vulnerable areas and maintain supplies of essential commodities to affected villages through alternative routes, if needed.Police, district administration, SDRF and NDRF teams have been deployed to the spot, while authorities continue to monitor the situation."There is a Tamak Nala, and a very strong surge of water occurred there this evening at 5.30pm. A Bailey bri