By | Arvind Jadhav
New Delhi: A devastating landslide and flash flood in Uttarakhand’s Uttarkashi district has left at least 151 tourists from Maharashtra stranded in the remote Dharali region. The tourists, hailing from various cities including Mumbai, Thane, Solapur, and Nashik, were on a trip when the disaster struck. While 120 tourists have been located and are safe at an Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) camp, 31 others remain uncontactable, sparking a massive search and rescue operation.
Maharashtra’s disaster management minister Girish Mahajan has reached Dehradun to oversee the relief efforts and assist stranded tourists. The state disaster control room in Mumbai is coordinating closely with its counterparts in Uttarakhand to track tourists and support their families. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis is monitoring the situation and has directed officials to arrange special flights or trains to bring back the tourists safely once the weather clears and access improves.
Uttarakhand administration is working tirelessly to reach the stranded tourists, despite challenges posed by poor weather and damaged mobile networks. Evacuation efforts are underway, with helicopters, buses, and on-foot assistance being used to rescue the stranded tourists. The situation is being closely monitored, and efforts are being made to expedite the rescue operations.
The tourists are expected to be safely evacuated once the weather improves and access to the region becomes possible. The governments of both Maharashtra and Uttarakhand are working together to ensure the safe return of the tourists. With the situation being closely monitored, hopes are high that the tourists will be rescued soon and returned home safely. The rescue operation is a collaborative effort, and officials are working around the clock to ensure the tourists’ safety.
