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Uttarakhand chopper crash: What is ‘Rambara Express’? Why Kedarnath air corridor poses high risk for pilots?

IndiaTimes Monday, 16 June 2025 ()
Pilots have flagged the Kedarnath air corridor as highly perilous due to the 'Rambara Express,' a rapid cloud surge causing near-zero visibility. The route lacks radar, air traffic control, and real-time weather systems, forcing pilots to rely on visual navigation in a zone prone to sudden weather changes. This increases the risk significantly despite the high volume of daily flights.
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