What was the cause of flash floods in Uttarakhand in June 2013? State any three effects of the same.

The flash floods in Uttarakhand in June 2013 were caused due to heavy rainfall in the state of Uttarakhand and adjoining areas, which was about 375% more than the benchmark rainfall during a normal rainfall.

This caused the melting of Chorabari glacier at the height of 3800 metres and erupting of Mandakini river, which led to heavy floods, near Gobind Ghat, Kedar Dham, Rudraprayag and Uttarakhand.

Three effects of flash floods are-

1. According to the figures provided by the Uttarakhand Government, 5748 people were missing.
2. According to the figures provided by the Uttarakhand Government, about 1000 people were reported dead.
3. Damage to bridges and roads left over 70,000 pilgrims to Kedarnath, trapped in various places. Many of them were rescued by army, Indian air force and the paramilitary troops.