Army heroes lead Uttarakhand rescue operations
Rain has created havoc in the hill states of Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh where torrential rains have caused massive landslides and flooding. The immediate focus is to rescue thousands of tourists and pilgrims who are stranded.
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"The Army has so far rescued more than 11,000 people, mainly from Govindghat and Harsil. About 10,000 people are also being provided food and medical assistance," an Army release said. Nearly 62,000 people still remain cut off, officials said.
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About 500 people, including 45 policemen, are reported to be missing around the Kedarnath temple area. Authorities say that the death toll may rise once water recedes and relief teams are able to access the remote areas.
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.jpg "The Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) carried 20 helicopter sorties and rescued more than 200 personnel from Kedarnath. 600 food packets were distributed by ITBP in Kedarnath area.")
.jpg "Search and Rescue teams of ITBP were airlifted to Kedarnath area which was badly divested. ITBP also airlifted its medical teams comprising many doctors and medics with sufficient stock of emergency medicines.")
