Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has directed officials to secure the evacuation and return of trekkers and porters from snow-affected areas of Uttarkashi.

The people involved had travelled into the district’s snowy terrain for trekking and mountaineering activities. Dhami’s instruction focuses on ensuring that they return safely from the affected areas.

Direction issued from Delhi

While in Delhi, Dhami contacted officials regarding the situation and called for coordinated action to bring the trekkers and porters back safely. The available report does not provide details of the officials contacted or specify the number of people involved.

Uttarkashi is a major mountain region in Uttarakhand, and its snow-covered areas attract trekking and mountaineering groups. The latest direction concerns those who had already entered snow-affected locations for these activities.

The immediate priority identified by the Chief Minister is safe evacuation, followed by the return of the trekkers and porters. No further operational details, including the route, timing or status of the evacuation, have been provided in the available information.

What the directive covers

  • Trekkers who entered snow-affected areas of Uttarkashi.
  • Porters accompanying or supporting trekking and mountaineering groups.
  • Safe evacuation from the affected locations.
  • Their return after being brought out of the snow-affected areas.

The instruction highlights the need for officials to act on the safety of people undertaking trekking and mountaineering in Uttarkashi’s snow-affected terrain. Further updates would be needed to confirm the progress of the operation and the number of people brought back.

Conclusion

Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has asked officials to prioritise the safe evacuation and return of trekkers and porters from snow-affected trekking and mountaineering areas in Uttarkashi.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. What has Pushkar Singh Dhami directed?

Dhami has directed officials to ensure the safe evacuation and return of trekkers and porters from snow-affected areas of Uttarkashi.

Q. Where did the affected people go?

They had entered snow-affected areas of Uttarkashi for trekking and mountaineering.

Q. Where was Dhami when he contacted officials?

Dhami contacted officials from Delhi.

Q. Who is covered by the direction?

The direction covers trekkers and porters who had entered the snow-affected areas.

Q. Has the number of trekkers and porters been provided?

a number is not yet available.

Q. Has the evacuation been completed?

The available information gives the direction for evacuation and return but does not confirm completion.