Uttarakhand: Search intensifies for missing woman in Uttarkashi's Dayara region
Uttarkashi, June 7
The search and rescue operations are underway in the Uttarkashi district of Uttarakhand to trace a woman reported missing in the Dayara region, according to the district administration.
Officials said search teams from the Nehru Institute of Mountaineering (NIM), the Revenue Department, the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), and the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) have been deployed for the operation. All teams are continuously engaged in efforts to locate the missing woman.
The district administration informed that an aerial search operation is also being conducted using a helicopter.
Authorities said search efforts are being carried out from all possible angles, considering the possibility that the woman may be in Dayara Bugyal or nearby areas.
Further details are awaited.
Meanwhile, a local bus travelling toward Rishikesh overturned near the Kaudiyala area, in Uttarakhand, leading to an immediate emergency response from local authorities and disaster management teams. Authorities confirmed that the majority of the 39 passengers on board escaped without serious harm, with only eight individuals suffering minor injuries.
Tehri Garhwal District Disaster Management Officer, Brijesh Bhatt, informed ANI that a bus overturned on the road near Kaudiyala. Eight people sustained minor injuries in the accident. Revenue, police, 108 ambulance, and SDRF teams have reached the spot and are carrying out necessary assistance and relief operations.
"The local bus was heading towards Rishikesh and was carrying 39 passengers at the time of the incident. Eight passengers suffered minor injuries, while all others are safe. Preliminary information suggests that the accident may have occurred due to brake failure," the District Disaster Management Officer said.
— ANI
Reader Comments
My heart goes out to the family. It's good to see multiple agencies working together—NIM, SDRF, NDRF—that's a coordinated response. But I hope the authorities also consider sending local guides who know the terrain better than anyone else. Sometimes official teams can miss subtle trails that locals know.
Praying for her safety. 🌸 Uttarakhand is beautiful but can be dangerous if you're not familiar with the trails. The bus accident near Kaudiyala is another reminder—thankfully only minor injuries there, but brake failure on those hilly roads is scary. The government should install more safety barriers and warning signs.
Glad to see the NDRF and SDRF teams working aggressively. But I'm also concerned about the bus accident—8 injured is still significant. The district administration should conduct a thorough road safety audit of these hilly routes. Also, hope the missing woman is located before nightfall—temperature drops fast in those high-altitude areas.
From a traveler's perspective, it's reassuring to see such a swift multi-agency response in Uttarakhand. The combination of ground teams and a helicopter search is impressive. I hope she is found safe. Also, the bus accident shows how vital road maintenance is in these mountainous areas—brake failures can be minimized with regular checks.
Both incidents highlight the challenges of hilly terrain. Hope the woman is traced quickly—Dayara Bugyal is vast but the helicopter should help narrow the area. On the bus accident, while it's good no one died, 8 minor injuries are still concerning.
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