Kedarnath Trekking Route Reopens After Fatal Chirbasa Landslide
The Kedarnath trekking route has reopened after a landslide at Chirbasa that reportedly caused deaths, though details remain unconfirmed.
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Current Summary
The Kedarnath trekking route has reopened following a landslide at Chirbasa described as fatal. A September 15 PTI report says 7,350 pilgrims have been evacuated from the landslide-affected route over the past two days. A September 16 ANI report says the Rudraprayag DM has directed strict route monitoring for the second phase of the Kedarnath Yatra, and helicopter services have resumed for pilgrims. The number of casualties from the landslide, its exact date, and cause remain undisclosed.
What We Know
- The Kedarnath trekking route has reopened after a landslide at Chirbasa.
- The landslide is described as fatal, though the number of deaths is not disclosed.
- 7,350 pilgrims evacuated from the landslide-affected Kedarnath trek route over two days, per PTI
- Rudraprayag DM has directed strict route monitoring for the second phase of the Kedarnath Yatra.
- Helicopter services have resumed for pilgrims.
What Is Still Unclear
- The number of deaths caused by the landslide.
- The exact date the landslide occurred.
- The cause of the landslide.
- Whether any travel restrictions remain in place for pilgrims and trekkers.
What Changed
- 16 Sept, 07:40 amRudraprayag DM has directed strict route monitoring for the second phase of the Kedarnath Yatra, and helicopter services have resumed for pilgrims, according to a September 16 ANI report.
- 15 Sept, 09:10 pmPTI reports 7,350 pilgrims have been evacuated from the landslide-affected Kedarnath trek route over the past two days. The casualty count from the earlier fatal landslide at Chirbasa remains undisclosed.
- 15 Sept, 08:20 pmSignal detected: Kedarnath Trekking Route Reopens After Fatal Chirbasa Landslide
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