Cloudburst, heavy rains wreak havoc in Uttarakhand: Char Dham yatra halted, workers missing, landslides hit highways – 10 key updates
Sunday, 29 June 2025 A cloudburst in Uttarakhand's Uttarkashi has caused significant damage, leaving workers missing and disrupting the Char Dham Yatra. The pilgrimage has been suspended for 24 hours due to heavy rain alerts and weather-related risks. Landslides have blocked the Badrinath and Yamunotri highways, stranding pilgrims and prompting urgent rescue operations by NDRF and SDRF teams.
The Delhi-Dehradun Expressway will provide a new route and less travel time for intercity commuters. To build more road network connectivity in the region, the.. DNA
A preliminary report by the AAIB reveals that a helicopter crash near Gangnani, Uttarakhand, on May 8, 2025, resulted in six fatalities. The BELL 407 helicopter,.. IndiaTimes
Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath defended the Kanwar Yatra, denouncing the 'media trials' that portray pilgrims as 'hooligans' and 'terrorists'. He lauded the.. IndiaTimes
Chopper Crash in Uttarakhand continues as yet another Kedarnath-bound chopper crash-lands near Badasu. This marks the fourth helicopter safety crisis on the Char Dham route in 30 days. The AW119 aircraft suffered a tail rotor failure and made an emergency landing on a road, narrowly avoiding a major disaster. Although no fatalities occurred, Chopper Crash in Uttarakhand raises serious questions about maintenance checks, pilot training, and aviation regulations in India’s high-altitude pilgrimage zones. Authorities are investigating the Chopper Crash in Uttarakhand, but the recurring nature of these accidents indicates a deepening helicopter safety crisis that can no longer be ignored. Experts urge immediate reforms to avert more tragedies.
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NDRF is training dogs, primarily Belgian Malinois and Labradors, to locate human remains during rescue operations. This initiative addresses a gap in current.. IndiaTimes
In a tragic crash near Kedarnath, an Aryan Aviation chopper carrying seven people—including a 23-month-old child and the pilot—plunged into a forest between Gaurikund and Sonprayag. All aboard were charred to death. The crash occurred during bad weather at 5:20 am. Victims include a temple committee employee, a Maharashtra family, and pilgrims from UP. The pilot attempted to steer out of the valley before the crash. NDRF, SDRF rushed for recovery. Helicopter services are suspended. A DNA test will be conducted before bodies are handed over to families.
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