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Glacier Breaks Off in Uttarakhand’s Badrinath Region

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Glacier Breaks Off in Uttarakhand's Badrinath RegionSaralnama

A glacier broke off from Mount Kuber in Uttarakhand's Badrinath region. The glacier fell towards the Kanchangangana stream. No loss of life or property was reported. Sub-Divisional Magistrate Chandrashekhar Vashisht said some rocks also broke off with the glacier, but the situation is under control. This area has seen similar incidents before., a massive avalanche near Mana Camp buried 55 workers. In 2021, a glacier burst near Raini village caused floods in Rishiganga, killing 206 people. (Updated 18 Oct 2025, 03:14 IST; source: link)

Key Points

  • A glacier broke off from Mount Kuber in Uttarakhand's Badrinath region on 25 Aug 2023
  • The glacier fell towards the Kanchangangana stream
  • No loss of life or property was reported