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A landslide disrupted the Yamunotri pilgrimage route near Bhairav temple, trapping multiple people. CM Dhami confirmed SDRF-led rescue operations are underway, with one injured already evacuated. Authorities fear 2-3 more may be buried under debris. The injured pilgrim is stable and receiving care at Jankichatti PHC.

Key Points: CM Dhami Oversees Yamunotri Landslide Rescue as SDRF Deploys Teams

  • Landslide hits Yamunotri Yatra route near Bhairav temple
  • One injured rescued, 2-3 feared trapped
  • SDRF and medical teams deployed
  • CM Dhami monitors relief efforts
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Landslide at Yamunotri Dham Yatra route: Relief and rescue work underway, says CM Dhami

Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami confirms SDRF-led relief efforts after Yamunotri Yatra route landslide; one rescued, others feared trapped.

"SDRF, police, and medical teams are on-site for relief work. I pray for the affected. – CM Pushkar Singh Dhami"

Uttarkashi, June 23

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami expressed sorrow on the landslide at Yamunotri Dham Yatra route in Uttarkashi district and assured that the State Defence Response Force, police, forest department, medical teams are providing rescue and relief work.

A landslide occurred at Nau Kachi, about 3 km ahead of Janaki Chatti on the Yamunotri Dham Yatra route.

Taking to X, CM Dhami said, "Sad news has been received about the landslide at 9 Kachi (near Bhairav temple) on the Yamunotri walking route. SDRF, police, forest department, medical and other teams are present on the spot for relief and rescue work. One injured has been rescued and sent to PHC Jankichatti for treatment. I pray to God for the well-being of all those affected."

https://x.com/pushkardhami/status/1937131343214710854

According to the official, two to three people are feared to be trapped, while one injured has been admitted to Jankichatti Primary Health Center for treatment. The injured is now in stable condition and out of danger.

State Disaster Response Force has begun its rescue operations to locate and extricate those feared trapped under the debris after a landslide occurred at Yamunotri Dham Yatra route in Uttarkashi district of Uttarakhand.

The SDRF team is also helping the passengers present on the spot to cross the route safely.

- ANI

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Rahul K.
Thank God the injured person is stable! 🙏 The government should conduct regular geological surveys before pilgrimage season. These Himalayan routes are becoming increasingly unstable due to climate change and excessive construction.
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Priya M.
My parents are on Char Dham yatra right now! This news is so worrying 😟 Kudos to SDRF teams working in difficult conditions. Hope they find any trapped people soon. Maybe pilgrims should avoid monsoon season travel?
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Arjun S.
The Uttarakhand government needs better disaster preparedness. Every year same story - landslides during yatra season. Why not build proper retaining walls and drainage systems? Our pilgrims' safety should be top priority.
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Sunita R.
Went to Yamunotri last year - the route is already so dangerous even without landslides! 🙏 Praying for everyone's safety. Maybe they should limit number of pilgrims during risky months? Quality over quantity for spiritual journeys.
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Vikram J.
Good to see quick response by authorities. But question remains - are we developing these pilgrimage sites sustainably? Uncontrolled tourism is damaging fragile Himalayan ecology. Need balance between faith and environment.

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