Rescue Operations Intensify in Uttarkashi Flash Floods: 70 Rescued, 50 Still Missing
Rescue operations in Uttarkashi continue as the Army and rescue teams intensify efforts to locate over 50 missing persons after flash floods hit the region. So far, 70 individuals have been rescued amidst challenging conditions exacerbated by landslides. Efforts include airlifting equipment and deploying rescue specialists.
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Amid the chaos of flash floods ravaging Uttarkashi, rescue efforts entered their third day Thursday, with the Army confirming the rescue of 70 individuals while over 50 remain unaccounted for.
Rescue workers, backed by aerial deployments and ground teams, are battling landslides and adverse conditions in a race against time to find survivors in the ecologically sensitive region.
Specialist teams, including engineers, medical personnel, and trained dogs, are part of a coordinated effort involving military and civilian entities aimed at providing relief and restoring connectivity in the hard-hit areas.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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