Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 09:09am on 28 Sep 2026,Monday International
At least 29 trekkers stranded at Auden’s Col in Uttarkashi, Uttarakhand, were rescued by helicopter on Monday after heavy snowfall blocked their route. They were airlifted to Harsil, where medical teams are conducting health checks at an Army Base facility. The rescue operation was launched after weather conditions improved. Meanwhile, a separate operation is underway to rescue trekkers stranded at Kalindi Khal. Seven people have been rescued from the area so far, while efforts continue to evacuate those remaining. The district administration, SDRF, NDRF, police and Army are assisting in the operations. (PC: The Indian Express)
