The State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) has launched a search and rescue operation for 8 people missing on the Kedartal trek in Uttarakhand’s Uttarkashi district.
The group includes 7 trekkers and one guide. They reportedly went missing after becoming stranded during the trek. The SDRF began the operation on Sunday, according to the initial report.
Search faces difficult conditions
The New Indian Express later reported that an avalanche and heavy snowfall halted the search for the 8 trekkers near Kedartal. This indicates that weather and terrain conditions have affected the rescue effort after it was initiated.
The available reports do not provide the names of the missing people, their exact last known location or details about their condition. They also do not confirm whether any member of the group has been located or rescued.
Kedartal is in Uttarkashi district, making the incident a matter of concern for local authorities and families awaiting information about the group. The immediate focus remains on locating the trekkers and guide when conditions allow teams to proceed safely.
The number of people involved remains 8: 7 trekkers and one guide. No figures for deaths, injuries or rescues have been reported in the available information.
What happens next
The search operation is expected to depend on the safety of access routes and weather conditions in the Kedartal area. Further updates would be needed to establish whether search teams have resumed work or made contact with the group.
The operation also highlights the risks faced by trekking groups in Uttarakhand’s high-altitude areas, where snowfall and avalanches can quickly restrict movement and delay emergency response.
Conclusion
The SDRF is searching for 7 trekkers and one guide who went missing after becoming stranded on the Kedartal trek in Uttarkashi. A later report said avalanche activity and heavy snowfall halted the effort, while the group’s status remains unconfirmed.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. How many people are missing on the Kedartal trek?
7 trekkers and one guide are missing, making a total of 8 people.
Q. Where did the incident occur?
The group went missing on the Kedartal trek in Uttarkashi district, Uttarakhand.
Q. Which agency began the search operation?
The State Disaster Response Force, or SDRF, initiated the search and rescue operation.
Q. When did the SDRF begin the operation?
The operation began on Sunday.
Q. Why was the search reportedly halted?
The New Indian Express reported that an avalanche and heavy snowfall halted the search near Kedartal.
Q. Have the missing people been rescued?
The available information does not confirm that any member of the group has been located or rescued.
