In Photos: Uttarkashi relief operations in full swing, 307 pilgrims rescued

Rescue and relief operations entered the third day after the fury of the cloudburst in the Uttarkashi district of Uttarakhand. More than 50 people have been reported to be missing while the search operations are still underway. Chief Minister of Uttarakhand, Pushkar Singh Dhami, visited the affected Dharali village on Wednesday. Search operations are being conducted.

Titli Das | Updated on: Sep 01, 2025 | 02:02 PM

An injured soldier is being airlifted by emergency personnel on a rescue helicopter. 11 army personnel were rescued from the worst-hit Dharali area.

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A soldier provides medical aid to a rescued victim inside an air ambulance. Critical patients were airlifted to Harsil helipad for immediate treatment.

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Rescue helicopters at Harsil prepare for airlifting stranded pilgrims. Army personnel continue rapid evacuation under tough conditions.

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Landslides triggered by the cloudburst washed away large sections of the road. Restoration work is underway to reopen major routes.

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Army personnel carry an injured pilgrim during the Uttarkashi rescue mission. Over 300 pilgrims were evacuated from Gangotri to Mukhwa amidst landslides and flash floods on Thursday.

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JCB machines clear a narrow hilly stretch damaged by falling rocks. Efforts are ongoing to restore routes and also to reach remote areas.

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Emergency teams rush a rescued pilgrim to an ambulance. At least five lives were lost and over 50 are still reported missing in the disaster.

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Boulders block roads as landslides disrupt access in Uttarkashi. Rescue work faces delays due to debris and slush.

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