KHATIMA NEWS
Rudraprayag
A Fire Service team led by Shankar Chand Ramola inspected firefighting equipment and safety arrangements at key establishments on the Kedarnath Yatra route. Officials also examined the proposed Guptkashi fire station site and tested fire hydrants at Agastyamuni Krida Maidan and Rampur (Tilwara), directing operators to correct identified shortcomings within the prescribed time.
Dehradun
The Kedarnath pedestrian route remains shut near Chirbasa after repeated rockfall, leaving more than 500 people stranded. Security personnel have moved about 7,000 pilgrims towards Gaurikund, while the Public Works Department works on the damaged route. Rain, thunderstorms and intense showers remain possible across Uttarakhand, with conditions varying over the next 3 days.
Rudraprayag
The second phase of the Kedarnath Dham pilgrhas started in Uttarakhand, bringing more devotees onto the route. Helicopter operations have also restarted, offering an alternative for elderly and differently-abled pilgrims, as well as others who choose to travel to the shrine by air.
