The search for 7 trekkers and a guide missing in Uttarakhand’s Kedartal valley has entered its fifth day, with rescuers yet to locate any of the 8 people.
The group disappeared after an avalanche was reported in the Kedartal valley, in Uttarkashi district. Teams have since searched areas connected with the trek, but the missing trekkers’ whereabouts remain unknown.
Tent and bag found near Kedar Kharak
Personnel from the State Disaster Response Force and the Nehru Institute of Mountaineering found the group’s tent, several belongings and a bag near Kedar Kharak.
The material was discovered at an altitude of about 4,000 metres. The finds indicate that the search teams have reached an area associated with the group, but they have not found the trekkers themselves.
The operation is taking place in high-altitude terrain in Uttarkashi, where difficult conditions can complicate efforts to trace people after an avalanche. The available information does not confirm the condition or exact location of any member of the group.
The missing party consists of 7 trekkers and one guide. Search teams from the SDRF and the Nehru Institute of Mountaineering remain involved in efforts to find them.
What is known about the search
- 8 people are missing: 7 trekkers and one guide.
- The disappearance followed an avalanche reported in the Kedartal valley.
- A tent, belongings and a bag were found near Kedar Kharak.
- The items were located at an altitude of about 4,000 metres.
- No member of the group has been located so far.
The search remains focused on tracing the missing group after the discovery of their equipment. Further updates will depend on what rescuers find during the continuing operation.
Conclusion
The Kedartal search has reached its fifth day without locating the 8 missing people. A tent, belongings and a bag have been found near Kedar Kharak, while SDRF and Nehru Institute of Mountaineering teams continue looking in the avalanche-affected valley.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. How many people are missing on the Kedartal trek?
8 people are missing: 7 trekkers and one guide.
Q. Where did the group go missing?
The group went missing in the Kedartal valley in Uttarkashi district, Uttarakhand.
Q. What happened before the group disappeared?
Reports say the group went missing after an avalanche in the Kedartal valley.
Q. What have search teams found?
Teams have found a tent, some belongings and a bag near Kedar Kharak.
Q. At what altitude were the items found?
The items were found at an altitude of about 4,000 metres.
Q. Which teams are involved in the search?
The State Disaster Response Force and the Nehru Institute of Mountaineering are involved.
Q. Have the missing trekkers been found?
No. The trekkers and guide had not been located when the search entered its fifth day.
