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Uttarakhand: 27 Bodies In Uttarkashi Avalanche Found, Search Operations Continues On Sixth Day

Search and rescue operations resumed for the sixth day on Sunday. Bad weather has hampered search operations.

A total of 27 bodies of mountaineers trapped in an avalanche in Uttarakhand this week have been found.바카라 웹사이트

On Tuesday, a team of Nehru Institute of Mountaineering (NIM) was coming down after summitting the Draupadi Ka Danda peak in Uttarkashi when an avalache struck the region. The team comprised 34 trainee mountaineers from NIM and seven trainers.바카라 웹사이트

Of the 27 bodies, 21 have been brought to Uttarkashi to be handed over to families, according to NIM.바카라 웹사이트

Eight mountaineers were rescued on the day of avalanche. Search and operations for the remaining resumed for the sixth day on Sunday.

The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP), Indian Army, and Indian Air Force (IAF) are engaged in a joint search and rescue operation.

Bad weather and rainfall alerts have hampered search operations in between.바카라 웹사이트

(With PTI inputs)

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