Daring Rescues: Operation Dharali

Efforts to rescue pilgrims stranded in disaster-hit Dharali have intensified. On the fourth day, 566 individuals were airlifted to safety as damaged terrain complicates operations. Uttarakhand's Chief Minister monitors activities closely, urging for collaboration and resources to restore normalcy. Over 50 people, including Army personnel, remain unaccounted for.

In a concerted effort to rescue stranded pilgrims from the disaster-stricken Dharali village, operations were ramped up on Friday morning, with 566 individuals safely airlifted, according to official reports.

Given the severe damage to the Gangotri National Highway and several motorable roads, helicopters have become the primary mode of rescue and supply transport. As of the fourth day of rescue operations, 840 people have been evacuated safely, although the whereabouts of at least 50 people remain unknown.

Uttarakhand State Disaster Management Authority revealed that 16 individuals are currently missing, including nine Army personnel. Meanwhile, Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami is actively overseeing operations, advocating for collective efforts and resource mobilization to restore normalcy in the distressed region.

(With inputs from agencies.)