Thiruvananthapuram, Aug 6
A total of 28 people from Kerala who were reported stranded in the aftermath of a cloudburst in Uttarakhand have been confirmed safe.
This was confirmed by the Uttarakhand Malayali Samajam president, Dinesh.
Besides, the relatives of the stranded individuals confirmed that the vehicle has been located.
This group was found stranded around 4 km away from Gangotri -- the main disaster site.
All these individuals from Kerala were on a pilgrimage trip and got stranded due to blocked roads, which has made their return difficult.
A surge in the Kheer Ganga river led to extensive damage in the Dharali market area.
The Uttarakhand Police confirmed that multiple disaster relief teams, including the State Disaster Response Force, Army, Fire Department, and police personnel, are carrying out relief and rescue operations.
Residents have been warned to stay away from riverbanks and ensure the safety of children and livestock.
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP and actress-turned-politician Kangana Ranaut expressed deep anguish, saying: “Everyone is deeply pained by this incident. Those living in the hills are gripped by fear in the wake of such natural calamities.”