Kedarnath Helicopter tragedy

 The Kedarnath tragedy refers to a series of incidents, including landslides and flash floods, that have affected pilgrims visiting the Kedarnath temple in Uttarakhand, India. Here are some key updates and pictures related to the tragedy:



Incidents and Death Toll

- *Landslide on July 21, 2024*: A landslide occurred near the Chirbasa area on the Gaurikund-Kedarnath trekking route, resulting in three deaths and eight injuries. The victims included two pilgrims from Maharashtra and a resident of Rudraprayag.

- *Landslide on September 9, 2024*: A landslide occurred on the Kedarnath route, resulting in five deaths. Four more bodies were recovered on September 10, 2024, taking the total death toll to five ¹ ².

- *Flash Floods in 2013*: A devastating flash flood occurred on June 16-17, 2013, causing widespread destruction and loss of life in the Kedarnath region.



Rescue Efforts

- *NDRF and SDRF Deployment*: National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) teams were deployed to rescue stranded pilgrims and recover bodies.

- *Helicopter Evacuation*: Helicopters were used to evacuate pilgrims stuck between Gaurikund and Kedarnath ³.





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