17 Gujaratis Trapped in Uttarakhand Landslide Rescued in Hours: CM Bhupendra Patel Ensures Immediate Relief
Seventeen Gujarati pilgrims from Aravalli district, trapped near Moti Lincholi in Uttarakhand due to rain and landslides, were rescued within a few hours. All the pilgrims safely descended. Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel coordinated with the Uttarakhand SEOC (State Emergency Operation Center) for immediate rescue operations through the State Emergency Operation Center.
Kedarnath Yatra Halted for Two Days
The Kedarnath Yatra has been halted for two days following heavy rainfall and landslides in Uttarakhand. A heavy rain alert has been issued for 48 hours in the state. Consequently, 12 NDRF teams and 60 SDRF teams have been deployed.
Over 2000 Rescued After Cloudburst in Kedarnath
After a cloudburst in Kedarnath, more than 2000 people trapped on the footpath between Lincholi and Bhimbali were rescued. Seven helicopters, including Chinook and MI-17, were used for the rescue operations. However, 300 pilgrims remain stranded.
Heavy Rain Claims Lives in Uttarakhand
Heavy rain in Uttarakhand has resulted in the deaths of 16 people in Haridwar, Dehradun, Tehri, Rudraprayag, and Nainital. After Kedarnath, landslides also occurred in Sonprayag on Friday morning.
Heavy Rain Alert for 24 States
The Meteorological Department has issued a heavy rain alert for 24 states on Friday (August 2). In Madhya Pradesh, 11 districts are on high alert for heavy rainfall, which is expected to continue for the next four days.
Travel Agents Avoid Booking Char Dham Yatra
Due to severe weather conditions in northern India, travel agents have avoided booking Char Dham Yatra trips since the second fortnight of July. Despite the dangerous conditions, there is a growing trend among Gujaratis, especially youth, to undertake the Kedarnath Yatra. However, due to the anticipated severe weather impacts, travel agents are not booking Char Dham Yatra trips until September.
72 Teams Engaged in Rescue Operations in Uttarakhand
According to Rudraprayag Disaster Management Officer NK Rajwar, the 16-kilometer Kedarnath trek starting from Gaurikund has been damaged at Ghoda Padhav, Lincholi, Badi Lincholi, and Bhimbali. Two bridges near Rambada were washed away last night. The state government has enlisted the Air Force’s help to rescue those stranded in Kedarnath. Twelve NDRF teams, INS, and 60 SDRF teams are involved in the rescue efforts.
Cloudbursts in Himachal Pradesh
Five cloudbursts occurred in Himachal Pradesh in one night, resulting in 53 people missing. Five bodies have been recovered, while 48 people remain missing. NDRF, SDRF, police, and home guard personnel are conducting search operations. The rescue team in Shimla has yet to achieve success, with no leads on the 36 missing individuals, although some body parts have been found.
Death Toll Reaches 313 in Wayanad
In Kerala’s Wayanad, the death toll has reached 313 due to landslides following heavy rainfall. 130 people are hospitalized, and 206 people remain missing on the fourth day. The weather department has again issued a red alert for rain in Wayanad. The disaster management team has expressed concerns about further landslides in some areas.
During this time, Major General VT Mathew, the General Commander of the Army, stated that the rescue operations have been completed. Now, they are only searching for bodies, but will rescue anyone trapped in houses.
Heavy Rainfall Alert for August 3
According to the IMD, heavy to very heavy rainfall (over 20 cm) is expected in Madhya Pradesh, Konkan-Goa, Maharashtra, and Gujarat on August 3. More than 12 cm of rainfall is expected in Uttarakhand, eastern Rajasthan, Saurashtra, and Kutch. In Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Vidarbha region of Maharashtra, Chhattisgarh, Bihar, Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, Tripura, Kerala, and coastal Karnataka, rainfall of 7 cm is expected.
