Artificial lake at Harsil formed due to flash floods begins to recede
Mussoorie, Aug. 19 -- A 1.5km-long artificial lake in the Bhagirathi river in Uttarakshi district that formed in the aftermath of the August 5 flash floods has begun to recede, easing the worries of residents in Harsil, officials said.
Officials aware of the details said a small deposit of sand has emerged in the lake, indicating a steady fall in water levels.
Uttarkashi district disaster management officer Shardul Gusain said continuous manual channelisation work and removal of logs trapped in the lake has created a passage for water flow. "This has led to a quick recession of water and now a small island of silt deposit is visible in the lake, which is an indication of the pace at which water is receding," he said.
The lake was created after the flow of the Bhagirathi was blocked due to flash floods. To mitigate the threat, a team of over two dozen engineers and workers was dispatched to Harsil to manage the situation....
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