The water level in the Dhauli Ganga river surged up once again on Sunday night under the impact of the glacial burst during the day, creating panic among people living in the area.
The sudden surge in the water level at around 8 pm prompted authorities to suspend rescue operations underway at a project site in the vicinity of the river for the time being.
Officials said that rescue efforts to save 30-35 people trapped in one of the tunnels at the Tapovan-Vishnugad hydel project, were suspended till Monday morning. Swirling waters of the river gurgling downwards are causing fear among people living in the area.