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1,500 Kedarnath Pilgrims Rescued After Landslide Near Chirbasa
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News18•28-09-2026, 09:30
1,500 Kedarnath Pilgrims Rescued After Landslide Near Chirbasa
- •Around 1,500 pilgrims were safely rescued from near Chirbasa on the Kedarnath route after a landslide blocked the path late Sunday night.
- •Joint teams from SDRF, NDRF, and DDRF swiftly responded to the incident, escorting all stranded pilgrims to Gaurikund.
- •The rescue operation faced challenges due to continuous rockfall and the risk of further landslides near the Chirbasa helipad.
- •Heavy rains have triggered multiple landslides and rockfalls across Uttarakhand, affecting traffic movement on various routes, including the Badrinath-Rishikesh National Highway.
- •Authorities urge residents and visitors to exercise extreme caution, check weather updates, and follow safety advisories due to the ongoing landslide risks.
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Over 1,500 pilgrims stranded near Chirbasa on the Kedarnath route due to a landslide were safely rescued and escorted to Gaurikund by joint disaster response teams.
The rescue operation was jointly launched and carried out by the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), and the District Disaster Response Force (DDRF).
Heavy rain also triggered a blockage on the Badrinath-Rishikesh National Highway after a large quantity of rocks and debris tumbled down from the hillside, stranding vehicles on both sides.
