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Business Standard
5 days ago
- Business Standard
ITBP rescues 413 pilgrims after flash flood on Kinner Kailash Yatra route
The rescue operation was carried out by personnel from the 17th Battalion of ITBP using a rope-based traverse crossing technique to safely evacuate the pilgrims to secure locations ANI General News The Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) rescued 413 pilgrims who were stranded along the Kinner Kailash Yatra route in Himachal Pradesh's Kinnaur district after a flash flood washed away a large portion of the trekking path near the Tangling area. The rescue operation was carried out by personnel from the 17th Battalion of ITBP using a rope-based traverse crossing technique to safely evacuate the pilgrims to secure locations. The operation was led by one gazetted officer, supported by four subordinate officers and 29 other personnel, in collaboration with a 14-member team from the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF). Following an alert received from the Kinnaur district administration regarding more people being trapped in the affected area, ITBP and NDRF teams were re-mobilised and continue to carry out intensive search and rescue operations. ITBP has reiterated its commitment to provide all possible assistance in close coordination with the district administration and other concerned agencies to ensure the safety of all remaining pilgrims. Meanwhile, the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a weather warning at 6:30 AM today, forecasting light to moderate rainfall at most places in Himachal Pradesh, with a few spells of intense to very intense rainfall likely in the districts of Bilaspur, Solan, Shimla, Sirmaur, and Mandi over the next 3 to 4 hours. Additionally, light to moderate rainfall is expected at many places in Chamba, Kangra, Hamirpur, Una, Lahul and Spiti, Kinnaur, and Kullu districts. Heavy and continuous rainfall has disrupted normal life in Shimla, leading to the closure of most educational institutions in the district. Himachal Pradesh has reported a total of 194 deaths and a cumulative loss of over Rs 1,85,251.98 lakh during the monsoon season from June 20 to August 5 this year, according to a report by the State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA). (Only the headline and picture of this report may have been reworked by the Business Standard staff; the rest of the content is auto-generated from a syndicated feed.)
Hindustan Times
5 days ago
- Climate
- Hindustan Times
Flash flood washes away trekking route in HP's Kinnaur, ITBP rescues 413 pilgrims
A flash flood washed away a large part of the trekking route in the Tangling area along the Kinnaur-Kailash Yatra route, leaving hundreds of pilgrims stranded. Personnel of the 17th Battalion of the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) rescuing pilgrims on Wednesday after a bridge on the Kangrang Nullah was washed away due to a flash flood on the Kinnaur-Kailash Yatra route in Kinnaur district. (HT Photo) Personnel of the 17th Battalion of the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) rescued 413 pilgrims using a rope-based traverse crossing technique and evacuated them to safer locations, said an official. After receiving a distress call from the Kinnaur district administration on Wednesday morning, the ITBP and NDRF teams were mobilised again and continued the rescue operation. The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast moderate rainfall at most places in Himachal Pradesh, with a few spells of intense to very intense rainfall likely in the districts of Bilaspur, Solan, Shimla, Sirmaur, and Mandi on Wednesday. Light to moderate rainfall is expected at many places in Chamba, Kangra, Hamirpur, Una, Lahaul and Spiti, Kinnaur, and Kullu districts. Heavy and continuous rainfall has disrupted normal life in Shimla, leading to the closure of most educational institutions in the district.
Time of India
5 days ago
- Climate
- Time of India
Cloudburst wreaks havoc in Himachal Pradesh: 413 Kinner Kailash pilgrims rescued by ITBP; daring rope-bridge op hailed
NEW DELHI: A massive rescue operation was launched by the (ITBP) after a flash flood struck the Tangling area along the Kinner Kailash Yatra route, stranding hundreds of pilgrims on the treacherous mountain trail. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now A total of 413 pilgrims were rescued by ITBP personnel from the 17th Battalion using a rope-based traverse crossing technique, a high-risk method often employed in high-altitude emergencies. The operation was led by a Gazetted Officer, assisted by four subordinate officers and 29 other ranks, in coordination with a 14-member (NDRF) team. The flash flood, triggered by intense rainfall in the upper reaches, cut off the narrow and steep path used by devotees participating in the revered Kinner Kailash Yatra. Many of those rescued had been stranded for hours in challenging weather conditions. Weather warnings across hill state The IMD has said that light to moderate rainfall across most districts and intense to very intense rainfall may occure in parts of Bilaspur, Solan, Shimla, Sirmaur, and Mandi. Meanwhile, heavy and continuous downpour has disrupted normal life in Shimla, prompting widespread school closures. Authorities in six subdivisions—Chopal, Kumarsain, Rampur, Sunni, Jubbal, and Theog—have shut all educational institutions, including government and private schools, colleges, ITIs, and Anganwadis, under the Disaster Management Act. The closures follow nonstop rainfall since midnight, which raised the risk of landslides and flash floods. In several subdivisions, local officials issued orders urging staff to follow standard operating procedures and remain on alert. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Monsoon toll: 194 According to the Himachal Pradesh State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA), the state has suffered 194 fatalities and cumulative losses of Rs 1,85,251.98 lakh between June 20 and August 5 this year due to monsoon-related disasters. Of the total deaths, 108 were directly caused by rain-triggered incidents like landslides, flash floods, and building collapses. (With agency inputs)
