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48 Trekkers Evacuated from Uttarkashi, Uttarakhand Due to Heavy Rainfall
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🗓 29 Sep 2026, 01:17 PM
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Heavy rain in Uttarkashi forced the evacuation of 48 trekkers from the region, with rescue teams coordinating the operation.
Heavy rainfall swept through Uttarkashi in Uttarakhand, prompting authorities to evacuate a group of 48 trekkers from the affected trails. The sudden downpour created hazardous conditions on the mountain paths, making continued trekking unsafe.
Rescue teams from the district administration, along with local forest officials, organized the evacuation, moving the trekkers to a safe shelter away from the flood‑prone zones. The operation was carried out without any reported injuries.
Officials continue to monitor the weather and have advised all outdoor enthusiasts to postpone trekking activities until the rains subside and the area is declared safe. The district has also issued alerts for potential landslides in the surrounding hills.
Rescue teams from the district administration, along with local forest officials, organized the evacuation, moving the trekkers to a safe shelter away from the flood‑prone zones. The operation was carried out without any reported injuries.
Officials continue to monitor the weather and have advised all outdoor enthusiasts to postpone trekking activities until the rains subside and the area is declared safe. The district has also issued alerts for potential landslides in the surrounding hills.