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Intense Rescue Operations and Suspended Pilgrimage Amid Uttarkashi Landslide
- Around 40 pilgrims returning from Kedarnath were trapped near Sonprayag in Uttarakhand by a landslide late Wednesday night and were rescued by SDRF teams on Thursday.
- Heavy rainfall and a sudden cloudburst triggered multiple landslides, including one near Sonprayag and another in the Silai Band area, disrupting key highways and prompting authorities to suspend the Char Dham Yatra temporarily.
- Rescue personnel from SDRF and NDRF have been braving difficult conditions to remove obstructions and restore access on the Badrinath and Yamunotri National Highways, where landslides and flooding have damaged or blocked key sections, hindering travel and relief efforts.
- The India Meteorological Department has predicted isolated heavy to very heavy rainfall and thunderstorms in areas including Dehradun, Tehri, Nainital, and Bageshwar on July 2, raising concerns about potential landslides and related disruptions.
- Authorities remain on high alert urging caution for pilgrims during the Saavan month, and multiple agencies continue coordinating to maintain safety and establish alternate routes amid ongoing rescue and relief efforts.
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U'khand CM Dhami Apprises Union Home Minister Amit Shah About Heavy Rainfall Situation in State
Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. CM Dhami informed that considering the seriousness of the issue, Union Minister Amit Shah assured that Centre's emergency relief agencies, NDRF/ITBP are being deployed promptly to ensure that the Char Dham Yatra is not disrupted and that devotees face no inconvenience in their travel. India News | U'khand CM Dhami Apprises Union Home Minister Amit Shah About Heavy Rainfall Situation in State.
Intense Rescue Operations and Suspended Pilgrimage Amid Uttarkashi Landslide
Rescue teams are at work in Uttarkashi following a landslide that left several workers missing. The Char Dham Yatra has been suspended due to heavy rain. Uttarakhand's Chief Minister is in contact with authorities to ensure safety, while efforts continue to clear blocked routes for pilgrims.
Uttarakhand Landslide: Disaster Response Force Rescues 40 Stranded Pilgrims
Amid relentless rainfall and deteriorating weather conditions in Uttarakhand, around 40 devotees returning from the Kedarnath Dham were rescued by the State Disaster Response Force on Thursday after being stranded near the Sonprayag landslide
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MSNBreaking News: 40 Kedarnath Pilgrims Rescued After Being Trapped in Landslide Near Sonprayag
In a dramatic rescue operation, 40 pilgrims returning from Kedarnath narrowly escaped a potential disaster after getting trapped in a landslide zone near Sonprayag, Uttarakhand. The incident occurred around 10 PM last night when heavy rainfall triggered a landslide in the Munkhtiya area—a known landslide-prone zone this year. The group, returning from darshan at Kedarnath Dham, was stranded amidst falling rocks and blocked paths. Thankfully, the…
Uttarakhand: SDRF rescues 40 Kedarnath pilgrims after landslide in Sonprayag, Badrinath highway blocked
The incident occurred near Sonprayag, a key point on the route to Kedarnath Dham. SDRF teams were immediately dispatched to the location and carried out a nighttime rescue operation to bring the pilgrims to safety.
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