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Five trekkers missing on Uttarakhand's Vasukital route after five days
Authorities in Uttarakhand have lost contact with a group of five trekkers on the Vasukital trek, which began five days ago. The disappearance follows heavy rainfall and snowfall across the region.
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Search and rescue operations have been initiated for five trekkers who went missing on the Vasukital trekking route in Uttarakhand. The group, which set out five days prior, has not maintained contact with authorities or their base camp, triggering concern among local officials and family members.
The disappearance comes in the wake of severe weather conditions that battered the Uttarakhand region over September 26 and 27. Lower-altitude areas received substantial rainfall while higher elevations experienced heavy snowfall, creating hazardous conditions for outdoor activities and potentially complicating rescue efforts.
Vasukital, located at high altitude in the state, is a popular trekking destination that attracts adventure enthusiasts year-round. However, the route is known to present challenges during monsoon and early post-monsoon seasons when weather patterns can rapidly deteriorate.
Local authorities and disaster management officials have mobilized teams to search the affected area. The exact location of the trekking group remains unclear, hampering immediate rescue operations. Officials have urged anyone with information about the missing trekkers to come forward.