5 pilgrims died, 1 missing in a Kedarnath landslide, India; rescue operations halted due to weather.
A landslide on the Kedarnath route in Uttarakhand, India, on Monday evening claimed the lives of five pilgrims. The incident occurred while they were returning from Kedarnath. Rescue operations were initiated but halted due to adverse weather conditions. Four bodies were recovered on Tuesday, including three women. Uttarakhand's Chief Minister, Pushkar Singh Dhami, expressed condolences, and concerns remain for additional individuals potentially trapped in the debris.
September 10, 2024
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