US EditionIntense Rescue Operations and Suspended Pilgrimage Amid Uttarkashi Landslide
- A cloudburst-triggered landslide in Uttarkashi's Silai Band area caused major disruptions, including a 24-hour suspension of the Char Dham Yatra pilgrimage.
- Heavy rainfall led to the landslide and blocked key routes like the Yamunotri National Highway, prompting authorities to suspend travel and halt pedestrian movement.
- The State and National Disaster Response Forces conducted high-risk nighttime rescues, evacuating about 40 stranded pilgrims near Sonprayag on their return from Kedarnath Dham.
- IMD forecasts warn of intense rainfall and thunderstorms in multiple districts, with authorities urging caution and maintaining high alert to ensure pilgrim safety.
- Efforts continue to clear debris on critical highways to restore access, while multiple agencies create alternate routes and provide transport to assist affected pilgrims and residents.
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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
Breaking 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.
Uttarakhand Authorities halts Char Dham Yatra owing to dangerous climate
“The Kedarnath Dham Yatra has been quickly halted for now owing to falling particles and stones on the Munkatia Sliding Zone beneath the Sonprayag space in Uttarakhand,” police mentioned. File | Picture Credit score: PTI Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami introduced on Thursday (July 3, 2025) that the State Authorities has determined to quickly droop the Char Dham Yatra owing to the dangerous climate situations, noting that the prote…
Uttarakhand govt halts Char Dham Yatra due to bad weather - IndiaPost NewsPaper
DEHRADUN: Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami announced on Thursday that the state government has decided to temporarily suspend the Char Dham Yatra due to the bad weather conditions CM Dhami noted that the safety of the pilgrims is the government’s priority. “Considering the weather, the Char Dham yatra has been temporarily halted. In the future, we will proceed with the yatra in accordance with the weather. When the yatra is safe, i…
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