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

A total of 53 bodies recovered so far; rescue operation underway at Tapovan Tunnel in Joshimath, Chamoli: State Disaster Response Force (SDRF)

Uttarakhand Glacier Burst: Death toll climbs to 53, more than 150 people still missing

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The rescue operation continued through the night on Tuesday in Tapovan tunnel in Chamoli district of Uttarakhand after the glacier burst last weekend. Watch: The teams worked to remove slush and debris in the tunnel with around 30 people still feared trapped in the tunnel.

Rescue teams use drones in Uttarakhand's Tapovan tunnel

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

As many as 197 people are missing while 20 have died in Sunday's avalanche and flash floods in Uttarakhand, Union Home Minister Amit Shah told Parliament on Tuesday.

197 people missing, 20 dead in Uttarakhand floods: Home Minister Amit Shah tells Parliament

Rescue operations continued on Tuesday to free people trapped inside a tunnel in Tapovan in Uttarakhand after a glacier broke off in Uttarakhand's Chamoli district on Sunday triggering an avalanche.

Rescuers recover people trapped in Uttarakhand's Tapovan tunnel after glacier burst

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

Rescue teams pulled out at least eight bodies from a tunnel near Tapovan, Chamoli in Uttarakhand after glacier broke off in Uttarakhand on Sunday triggering an avalanche and a deluge in the Alaknanda river system.

At least 8 rescued, 170 labourers missing in Uttarakhand glacier burst

Nepal on Sunday offered condolences to the families of the victims of a glacial burst in Chamoli district in Uttarakhand that has led to massive flooding in the state.

Nepal expresses condolences to families of Uttarakhand's glacial burst victims

As India mourns the loss of lives of those affected by the Uttarakhand glacier burst incident, Bollywood celebrities like Kareena Kapoor, Akshay Kumar, Sara Ali Khan, Sonu Sood shared messages of hope and sent their prayers to those suffering.

Akshay Kumar, Ajay Devgn, Kareena Kapoor message 'thoughts and prayers' amid Uttarakhand glacier burst

In a heartfelt effort to help the needy, Indian wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh Pant on Sunday said that he will donate his match-fee for the rescue efforts following a glacier burst in Uttarakhand.

Rishabh Pant's heartfelt gesture after Uttarakhand glacier burst wins hearts

The Indian Air Force(IAF) pressed Mi-17 and Chinook helicopters for rescue and relief operations as ITBP and NDRF forces continued to pull bodies from a tunnel near Tapovan, Chamoli in Uttarakhand after glacier broke off triggering an avalanche and a deluge in the Alaknanda river system on Sunday.

Rescue operations underway in Uttarakhand after glacier burst; several missing

Uttarakhand landslide: Rescue operation underway after glacier burst in Indian Himalayas

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.

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