The flight departed at approximately 1:14 PM on Friday.
Communication was lost while the aircraft was over the Joshimath valley.
Search teams are using another helicopter and ground crews to locate the missing aircraft.
Weather forecasts predict continued rain and possible snow in the region.
The Indian Army, State Disaster Response Force and local officials have launched a search operation.
Adverse weather, including rain and early snowfall, may have contributed to the loss of contact.
Authorities have grounded the operator’s fleet while investigations continue.
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