How Kedarnath Temple Saved in Flood?
The Kedarnath Flood of 2013 the Deluge Claimed 197 Lives. .. . Kedarnath, the Temple and Town, Also Bore the Brunt of Nature's Fury, but the Shrine Survived...
What happened to Kedarnath temple during flood?
In June 2013, the bursting of the Chorabari lake, above Kedarnath, was considered the main cause for the mass destruction caused by the floods. As the floods hit Mandakini valley, the lake water mixed with debris and boulders caused widespread destruction in the temple town.
How did Kedarnath temple survived the 2013 flood?
It survived due to its sturdy construction. Striations on the wall of the temple, that could have formed when the glacier moved around the structure, further support the theory. It is believed that large amounts of water flowed down from the Chorabari lake formed by the melt of the glacier.
Sarah Jenkins is a veteran tech journalist with over 12 years of experience covering artificial intelligence, mobile innovations, and digital ethics. Her insights have appeared in leading technology publications worldwide.
