Archive · 3 Sep 2025
Himachal Pradesh CM Orders Evacuation of Stranded Pilgrims
Imagine a big religious trip got interrupted by really heavy rain.
Many people are stuck, and the government is sending help.
The Chief Minister wants everyone rescued and is coordinating with the Air Force to send helicopters.
They're also fixing roads, especially those used to transport apples, so farmers can sell their crops.
The government is also helping students stranded far away to get home safely.
It's a big effort to get everything back to normal after a lot of rain and damage, sadly people died and there are substantial losses.
Himachal Pradesh CM directs immediate evacuation of stranded Manimahesh Yatra pilgrims.
Approximately 5,000 people are stranded in Chamba district.
Air Force helicopters are expected to assist in the rescue operations.
The government is working to restore essential services and road connectivity.
Road restoration in apple belts prioritized to prevent losses.
- Who
- Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister, stranded pilgrims, Chamba administration.
- What
- Evacuation of stranded pilgrims and restoration efforts.
- When
- Ongoing, with immediate orders given.
- Where
- Chamba district, Himachal Pradesh.
- Why
- Torrential rains, safety of pilgrims.
- Stranded Pilgrims
- Approx. 5,000 in Chamba district
- Yatra
- Manimahesh Yatra
- Evacuation Orders
- Immediate, by Himachal Pradesh CM
- Helicopters
- Expected to operate Thursday, MI-17
- Cumulative Monsoon Losses
- Rs 3,526 crore
- Fatalities During Monsoon
- Approx. 341
Sources
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