In Uttarakhand, relief and rescue operations continue for the second day today to take the pilgrims stranded in Kedarnath Dham to safe places. More than six thousand people have been rescued safely from the Kedarnath till now. Akashvani correspondent has reported that the rescue operation is being carried out more rapidly with the help of Chinook and MI-17 helicopters of the Indian Army.

About three thousand three hundred people from the affected areas of Kedarnath to Sonprayag with the help of NDRF, SDRF and police, while more than seven hundred people have been brought to safer places with the help of helicopters. Passengers are also being airlifted from Bhimbali and Lincholi and taken to Shershi and Guptkashi.

About five hundred pilgrims are still stranded here. Due to rain and landslides, the Kedarnath Yatra has been stopped till further orders. The police have issued helpline numbers for the families of the pilgrims and local people stranded at various places in Kedar Valley. Necessary information can be obtained about stranded people by contacting mobile number 7579257572 and landline number 01364233387.

Meanwhile, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is constantly monitoring the Uttarakhand disaster situation. The Prime Minister’s Office has been apprised of the situation after heavy rains and landslides in the state.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah today spoke to Chief Minister Dhami over the phone and inquired about the disaster in various places of the state. During this, the Home Minister assured all possible assistance for the safety of the people of the state and the devotees.