Maharashtra Acts Swiftly Amid Uttarakhand Landslide Crisis
The Maharashtra government is coordinating with Uttarakhand authorities after landslides in Uttarkashi stranded 151 tourists. While 120 tourists are confirmed safe, efforts continue to locate the remaining 31. The disaster management teams are actively working, with rescue operations and communication using satellite phones underway to ensure everyone's safe return.
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The Maharashtra government is actively coordinating with Uttarakhand authorities after a series of landslides and flash floods in the Uttarkashi district left 151 tourists from Maharashtra stranded.
Officials reported on Thursday that 120 tourists have been contacted and are safe at an Indo-Tibetan Border Police camp. The search for the remaining 31 continues amidst disrupted communication due to poor weather.
Maharashtra's disaster management team, under Chief Secretary Rajesh Kumar, is collaborating with Uttarakhand's administration for rescue efforts, supported by ITBP, Army, NDRF, and other agencies. The state's emergency center is continually informing families of the progress in operations.
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