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Over 150 people have lost their lives and over 150 are missing following a massive flood near a power project at Reni village in Joshimath area of Uttarakhand’s Chamoli district on Sunday.
Expressing their shock and concern for the affected area and local people, Bollywood celebrities took to their verified social media accounts to share helpline numbers and offer prayers to the almighty for everyone’s safety.
Some of the celebrities also criticised the government’s initiative to build too many dams in the Himalayas as a possible reason behind such a disaster.
Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar tweeted: “Terrifying visuals of the glacier burst in #Uttarakhand, thoughts and prayers for everyone’s safety.”
“Distressing to hear about the glacier breaking off in #Uttarakhand Praying everyone’s safety there,” posted actress Shraddha Kapoor.
“Man tampering with nature results in disaster.. we must be very careful and have more Stringent Environmental Impact Assessment #EIA ,not less, for ongoing and future infra projects .. prayers for the safety of the people affected #Uttarakhand,” expressed actor Randeep Hooda.
“Hoping that Chamoli and other districts of #Uttarakhand stay as safe from the glacier burst and no lives are endangered. Prayers and strength for the people, the authorities and rescue teams,” wrote lyricist Prasoon Joshi.
“Saddened to know about the the glacier burst in #Uttarakhand which has caused 150 labourers to go missing! Praying for everyone’s safety!!” expressed actress Nushrratt Bharuccha.
“Devastating news. May god watch over those in the path of this monster..Hari om. #Uttarakhand #Chamoli,” tweeted “Kedarnath” director Abhishek Kapoor.
“My heart goes out to all the people affected by the glacier burst in #Uttarakhand. Please contact Disaster Operations Center number 1070 or 9557444486 for help,” posted actress Tamannaah Bhatia.
Actor Sidharth Malhotra shared: “Prayers for everyone’s safety in #Uttarakhand. If you are stuck in any affected areas and need any kind of help, please contact Disaster Operations Center number at 1070 or 9557444486.”
“Building too many dams in the Himalayas has lead to this. Prayers for the people of Chamoli. Please contact Disaster Operations Center number 1070 or 9557444486 for help. #Uttarakhand,” expressed actress Dia Mirza. (IANS)

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