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Flash Flood in Uttarakhand's Chamoli Destroys Bailey Bridge
A Bailey bridge was swept away by a swollen river due to flash floods, prompting a response from disaster teams.
In Uttarakhand's Chamoli district, a Bailey bridge was destroyed after heavy flash floods caused the river to swell significantly. This incident has led to authorities advising residents and travelers to avoid the affected route and delay journeys until conditions improve.
Teams from the State Disaster Response Force and National Disaster Response Force have been dispatched to the area to assist with rescue and recovery efforts, as several personnel from the Border Roads Organisation are reported missing, according to local sources.