Uttarkashi Snowfall Strands 136 Trekkers; 5 Rescued

Hindustan Times · india

In Uttarkashi, 136 trekkers and mountaineers are stranded in high-altitude areas due to heavy snowfall. Five individuals at the Auden's Col Pass base camp were successfully evacuated by helicopter on Monday. Efforts are ongoing to rescue the remaining individuals as weather conditions permit. District officials are coordinating rescue operations, ensuring supplies like food and water, and keeping health and disaster response teams on alert. Satellite communication is being used to monitor the situation of those on the trekking routes.