Summary
Helicopter teams airlifted the trekkers to safety after thorough medical checks.
The operation was coordinated by the District Disaster Management Authority and local officials.
Key Points
4 points1
48 trekkers and expedition members were rescued from Kalindi Pass Base and Auden’s Col Base.
2
Eight trekkers were first airlifted to Harsil, followed by the remaining groups.
3
All rescued individuals underwent health examinations and were found healthy.
4
Rescue efforts continued despite challenging weather and disrupted road access.
New Words to Learn
13 wordstrekkers
people who walk long distances on mountains
expedition
a group traveling together for a special purpose
high-altitude
very high up in the mountains
Kalindi Pass
a mountain crossing named Kalindi
Auden’s Col
another mountain crossing called Auden’s Col
evacuated
moved to a safer place
airlifted
taken up into a helicopter to fly away
helicopter
a flying machine with big spinning blades
District Disaster Management Authority
local group that plans for emergencies
landslides
when earth and rocks slide down a hill
pilgrimage
a special trip to a holy place
Char Dham Yatra
a religious journey to four holy sites
Chief Minister
the leader of a state government
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