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179 Trekkers Stranded in Uttarakhand After Heavy Rain Blocks Mountain Roads
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 28 Sep 2026, 09:02 PM
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Heavy rains in Uttarakhand have washed out mountain roads, leaving 179 trekkers unable to descend and stranded until conditions improve.
Heavy rainfall across Uttarakhand's hill districts on Monday caused landslides and washed out several mountain roads, halting vehicular movement. As a result, a group of 179 trekkers who were on a multi‑day trek found themselves unable to continue their descent and were forced to remain at the trailhead until the routes are cleared.
Local authorities from the district disaster management team were alerted and dispatched rescue personnel to the affected area. Teams equipped with all‑terrain vehicles and portable shelters have been positioned to provide basic assistance and monitor weather updates.
Officials have advised the stranded trekkers to stay put, conserve supplies, and avoid attempting to traverse the damaged roads. The rescue operation will continue through the night, with the aim of evacuating the group once the rain subsides and the roads are deemed safe.
The incident underscores the vulnerability of high‑altitude trekking routes during the monsoon season, prompting calls for better early‑warning systems and stricter monitoring of trail conditions.
Local authorities from the district disaster management team were alerted and dispatched rescue personnel to the affected area. Teams equipped with all‑terrain vehicles and portable shelters have been positioned to provide basic assistance and monitor weather updates.
Officials have advised the stranded trekkers to stay put, conserve supplies, and avoid attempting to traverse the damaged roads. The rescue operation will continue through the night, with the aim of evacuating the group once the rain subsides and the roads are deemed safe.
The incident underscores the vulnerability of high‑altitude trekking routes during the monsoon season, prompting calls for better early‑warning systems and stricter monitoring of trail conditions.