Uttarakhand Rains Lead to Evacuation of Over 700 People Stranded on Kedarnath Route admin, August 1, 2024 As of Thursday, the relief forces had transported at least 2,670 people to Sonprayag. Rescue and relief operations are ongoing to evacuate stranded individuals in Uttarakhand. According to the Uttarakhand police, 737 people were rescued by helicopter, and at least 2,670 were taken to Sonprayag by the relief forces. The Uttarakhand police posted on their official handle, stating that the rescue work for people stranded on the Shri Kedarnath Dham Yatra route is continuing, with 737 passengers being rescued by helicopter throughout the day. They also mentioned that 2,670 passengers were taken to Sonprayag, and various teams including SDRF, NDRF, DDRF, District Police, and Administration are providing assistance to the devotees. The Director General of Police, Uttarakhand, Abhinav Kumar, provided information about the relief and rescue operations following heavy rains in the state, urging caution and adherence to official instructions. Due to weather conditions, the Kedarnath Yatra has been suspended for two days, and numerous rescue teams are actively involved in the operations. Abhinav Kumar further mentioned the alert from the Meteorological Department about heavy rains, following which the police, NDRF, SDRF, and local administration were put on alert. He reported landslides, rock falls, and other incidents, with 11 deaths and 8 serious injuries across various districts. The Uttarakhand Chief Minister also conducted a ground inspection of rain-affected areas and emphasized the need for caution and preparedness. The heavy rains caused substantial damage to infrastructure and agricultural land, leading to the temporary suspension of the Kedarnath Yatra, and the involvement of the Air Force in evacuating stranded individuals. The state government and various rescue teams are actively engaged in relief and rescue efforts. *Please note that the headline is unaltered, and the story has not been edited by NDTV staff; it is published from a syndicated feed. * Uttarakhand Relief and Rescue Operations