Archive · 26 Jul 2025
Rudraprayag: Pilgrims Evacuated Amid Heavy Rains and Landslides
Heavy rains in Rudraprayag caused problems for pilgrims visiting Kedarnath.
Over 1,600 people were moved to safety because the rain caused rocks to fall and block the paths.
Some houses were also affected by water and debris.
Rescue teams and government officials are working hard to help people, making sure they have places to stay, food, and medical help.
The local leaders are also involved in managing the situation.
Over 1,600 pilgrims were evacuated from Rudraprayag due to heavy rain.
Heavy overnight rains caused landslides and blocked the Kedarnath trek.
Water and debris entered several homes in Chameli and Rumsi villages.
Relief operations began at 6 am involving district administration, NDRF, and SDRF.
Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami instructed officials to expedite relief efforts.
- Who
- Over 1,600 Chardham pilgrims, district administration, NDRF, SDRF, and other departments.
- What
- Heavy rains caused landslides and blocked the Kedarnath trek, leading to evacuations.
- When
- The heavy rains occurred overnight, between 1 and 4 am.
- Where
- Rudraprayag district, Uttarakhand, India, near Gaurikund and the Kedarnath trek.
- Why
- Heavy overnight rains triggered landslides and flooding.
- Event
- Heavy Rains and Landslides
- Location
- Rudraprayag district, Uttarakhand
- Pilgrims Evacuated
- 1,600+
- Trek Route Affected
- Kedarnath trek near Gaurikund
- Homes Affected
- Several
- Relief Operations Started
- 6:00 AM
Sources
Kedarnath Yatra Temporarily Halted Due To Landslide Near Gaurikund Amid Heavy Rains (VIDEO)
Landslide hits village in Kullu; orange alert issued in four Himachal districts on July 29
Landslide Triggers Evacuation in Himachal's Kullu; Orange Alert Issued
Over 1,600 Kedarnath pilgrims evacuated safely as heavy rains lash in Uttarakhand’s Rudraprayag
