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At least 18 Dead in Northern India After Himalayan Glacier Burst

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   Emergencyteams in northern Indiaare working Mondayto rescue 37 power
   plant workers trapped in a tunnel afterpart ofaHimalayan glacier broke
   away, slamming water and debrisinto a damand at least two hydroelectric
   plantsearly Sunday.

   Authorities say at least18bodies have been recovered, but morethan
   165peopleare missing and feared dead.

   More than 2,000 people have been deployed to the search-and-rescue
   operation in the valley, including members of the military and police.

   The floods destroyed a hydroelectric plant on the Alaknanda river and
   damaged another on theDhauliGanga river. The two rivers flow out of the
   Himalayan mountains and meet before merging with the Ganges river.

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