At least eight people have died and 384 rescued after a glacier broke and triggered an avalanche close to the Indo-China border in the Indian state of Uttarakhand on Friday.

8 dead, 348 rescued after an avalanche hit Indian state of Uttarakhand

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The death toll in the disaster has climbed to 32, while some 206 people are still missing, confirmed the Uttarakhand Police on Wednesday.

Uttarakhand glacier burst: 32 bodies recovered, 206 persons still missing

Rescue operations continue in India's Uttarakhand state where the floods were caused by glacier burst and damaged a hydropower project. As many as 26 bodies have been recovered from different affected areas while more than 197 labourers are still missing.

Uttarakhand Glacier Burst: 26 bodies recovered, over 197 labourers still missing

Rescuers have pulled out seven bodies from a tunnel while at least 125 people were missing after a glacier burst in Chamoli district of Uttarakhand triggered a massive avalanche and floods in the Alaknanda river system on Sunday.

Uttarakhand glacier burst leaves seven dead; CM announces compensation

A massive flash flood has been reported in India's Uttarakhand state, where the water level in the Dhauli Ganga river suddenly rose. The water level rose following an avalanche near a power project.

India: Glacier bursts in Uttarakhand triggers massive flood

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