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27 Trekkers Airlifted to Safety from Uttarakhand's High-Altitude Regions
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News18•29-09-2026, 20:15
27 Trekkers Airlifted to Safety from Uttarakhand's High-Altitude Regions
- •Twenty-seven trekkers were rescued from high-altitude Himalayan parts of Uttarakhand due to inclement weather, following 40 evacuations on Monday, bringing the total to 67.
- •Eight people were airlifted from Kalindi Khal and Mount Jogin each in Uttarkashi district, and 11 from Vasuki Tal trek in Rudraprayag district.
- •The rescued trekkers were taken to Harsil helipad for health checkups and were found to be in normal health.
- •The State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) coordinated the rescue operation with the Army, paramilitary forces, and police, conducting 20 helicopter sorties over two days.
- •While the current operation is concluded, SDRF teams remain ready for further rescues; some reported stranded trekkers opted to continue their trek or return on foot.
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A total of 67 trekkers and porters stranded by inclement weather in the high-altitude Himalayan regions of Uttarakhand were successfully rescued through helicopter operations conducted over two days.
The State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) led the rescue operation, coordinating closely with various agencies including the Army, paramilitary forces, and the police.
Heavy rainfall in the lower regions of Uttarakhand and severe snowfall in the high-altitude Himalayan areas on September 26 and 27 triggered landslides, leaving many trekkers stuck.
