Stranded Pilgrims Rescued With Zip-Line in Uttarkashi

The SDRF and Uttarakhand Forest Department set up a zip-line to help the stranded cross the river on Tuesday.

A stranded elderly rescued by SDRF and Uttarakhand Forest Department. (Photo Courtesy: ANI Screengrab)

The State Disaster Response Force and Uttarakhand Forest Department rescued people stranded on the Gangotri-Gomukh trek route on Tuesday. They set up a zip-line to help the stranded cross the river.

The heavy rains continued in northern states till Monday, with Uttarakhand and Uttar Pradesh reporting five rain-related deaths, and Rajasthan facing a flood-like situation.

The MeT department forecasted a decrease in rainfall activity from Tuesday onwards.

There is no heavy rain warning for Uttarakhand for the next 3-4 days.

MeT Department