Snowfall Traps 136 in Uttarkashi High-Altitude Regions

Times of India · india

A rescue operation is underway in Uttarkashi to evacuate 136 trekkers, mountaineers, and porters stranded by snowfall in high-altitude Himalayan regions. The stranded individuals are located in various base camps, including Kalindi Pass and Auden's Col Pass. While many tourists at Bhojwasa and Chirbasa have been safely rescued, joint teams are continuing efforts to move others to safety. District Magistrate Prashant Arya is overseeing the operation and receiving real-time updates from the field.