Uttarakhand flash flood: Cause of glacier burst explained

A glacier broke off in Joshimath in Uttarakhand's Chamoli district today. Around 150 people are feared dead. According to State Disaster Management Centre, seven people have been killed, while six are injured and around 170 are missing after the Uttarakhand flood incident today.

In the last three decades, major natural disasters have hit Uttarakhand and glacier bursts are common. We bring you details from an expert as Ajeet Bajaj, India’s well-known adventure expert, Padma Shri recipient, Everester and founder of Snow Leopard Adventures explains what causes glacier burst.