After 15 people lost their lives in the cloudburst and landslides along the Kedarnath Yatra route, teams from the National Disaster Response Force, the State Disaster Response Force, and the Indian Air Force started joint rescue and relief operations for the stranded pilgrims.
Due to recent heavy rain and landslides in Sikkim, many tourists from West Bengal have been stranded in Sikkim. In order to assist the stranded tourists, a Tourist Facilitation Help Desk has been opened at Rangpo, an order by the Office of the District Magistrate of Kalimpong said.
"Due to heavy snowfall along the Atal tunnel yesterday the vehicles and tourists got stuck. However, BRO swung into action clearing the route of snow and rescuing the stranded tourists. The road has since been cleared and the tunnel is open for traffic," posted Ministry of Defence Principal
"Troops of Trishakti Corps braving sub-zero temperatures rushed to rescue and assisted the stranded tourists. Prompt Medicare, hot refreshments, meals and safe transportation were rendered in a timely to assist the tourists reach safety," said the army.
Hours after an alternative six-inch lifeline pipe reached the Silkyara tunnel, where 41 labourers have been trapped for over a week, rescuers are filling Khichdi in cylindrical bottles to be sent to the stranded workers.
The Lone Star Rally, billed as the largest four-day motorcycle rally in North America, had already attracted a significant law enforcement presence to the area, enabling rapid response by first responders.
Himachal Pradesh PWD Minister Vikramaditya Singh on Wednesday said that the situation in the state has improved significantly and the government is working round the clock to evacuate the stranded people from flood-hit areas.
AirAsia, Flybig, and Alliance Air on Monday scheduled eight relief flights for the stranded people during the prevailing situation in Manipur. These operating relief flights are part of a central government initiative to ensure the evacuation of stranded people from the trouble-torn spots