More than 200 villages and 200 dharmashalas washed away
Officials say death toll is 207, but unofficial figure claims over 20,000 dead
Missing: Over 14,000
Rescue operation: Army jawans engaged in rescue operation: 6000 (4,500 army and 1,500 ITBP), 40 helicopters in service, two 30-metres long foot bridge being air lifted
Evacuated: Above 1,08,000
Compensation: Rs 2 lakh to the families of dead, Rs 50,000 to injured
Monetary help to Uttarakhand: Rs 1000 crore declared, Rs 145 crore to be given immediately.
Damage: Estimated loss Rs 1500 to 3000 crore, Houses 2232, Roads 1520, Bridges 154
Buildings destroyed over 800, Vehicles swept approximately 700, big bridges vanished from the map
Roads cleared: All major roads cleared but small roads heading towards the shrines and villages are badly damaged
Choppers in use: 60
Equipment dropped: 2,16,310 kg
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