Uttarkashi rescue operations hindered by rain; many still missing.
Search and rescue operations in Uttarkashi, disrupted by rain, continue for the sixth day after a devastating cloudburst led to flash floods and landslides, leaving hundreds missing. The Indian Army and local agencies have successfully evacuated stranded tourists and provided medical assistance, using helicopter sorties and establishing an aerial corridor. Relief efforts include a temporary cableway for access to blocked areas and ongoing search operations utilizing ground-penetrating radar. The government has pledged financial assistance and ration supplies to affected families, emphasizing a coordinated response to mitigate the disaster’s impact and restore essential services as quickly as possible.