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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Army heroes lead Uttarakhand rescue operationsSoldiers are being ferried by helicopter and are climbing through mountain paths to reach more than 5,000 people trapped by landslides in the narrow valley near the famous Kedarnath temple in the Northern Himalayas. -
Army heroes lead Uttarakhand rescue operations45 choppers belonging to the Army and the Air Force are being used to air-lift and help stranded people. 8,500 soldiers are helping the National Disaster Response Force and Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) personnel in rescue efforts. -
Army heroes lead Uttarakhand rescue operations"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.
Seen here, people at a helipad awaiting evacuation. -
Army heroes lead Uttarakhand rescue operationsRain 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. -
Army heroes lead Uttarakhand rescue operationsThe PM has spoken to Uttarakhand Chief Minister Vijay Bahuguna and promised all help. Union Home Secretary R K Singh said food, medicines and blankets were air-dropped in remote areas of Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh. -
Army heroes lead Uttarakhand rescue operationsThe death toll in Uttarakhand has reached 102. Rudraprayag district was the worst hit with 20 people dead and 73 buildings, including 40 hotels, along the banks of the Alaknanda swept away in the swirling waters of the river. -
Army heroes lead Uttarakhand rescue operationsAbout 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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The Indo-Tibetan Border Police leads rescue operations in UttarakhandSearch 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.
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