Five Trekkers Missing on Vasukital Trek in Rudraprayag
A group of five trekkers has gone missing on the Kedarnath-Vasukital trek in Rudraprayag district after losing contact amid heavy snowfall; helicopter and foot searches are underway.
Current Summary
According to a September 30 Telangana Today report citing PTI, five trekkers have gone missing on the Kedarnath-Vasukital trek in the high Himalayan region of Rudraprayag district, Uttarakhand. Rudraprayag District Disaster Management Officer Nandan Singh Rajwar said the brother of one trekker informed the District Disaster Management Office after contact was lost. The group left on September 25 for a trek that normally takes 10-12 days to complete. Heavy rainfall in lower regions and heavy snowfall at higher elevations on September 26 and 27, for which the IMD had issued a warning, is believed to have disrupted conditions. A helicopter attempted to locate the team on Tuesday but found no trace; a foot search team has also been dispatched. Officials said the trekking team had not taken permission before setting out, which Rajwar said would otherwise have allowed the administration to track them. Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has directed officials to remain vigilant and urged people to avoid unnecessary travel.
What We Know
- Five trekkers went missing on the Kedarnath-Vasukital trek in Rudraprayag district
- The group left on September 25 for a trek that typically takes 10-12 days
- Contact was lost after heavy snowfall and rain hit the region on September 26-27
- A helicopter search on Tuesday could not locate the team
- A foot search team has also been sent to trace the trekkers
- The trekking group had not taken official permission before departing
- CM Pushkar Singh Dhami has directed officials to remain vigilant and urged the public to avoid unnecessary travel
What Is Still Unclear
- Identities of the five missing trekkers
- Their last known location or route progress before contact was lost
- Whether weather conditions will allow continued aerial search
Trekkers planning high-altitude routes are urged to obtain official permission before departure and to avoid unnecessary travel during unstable weather.
What Changed
- 30 Sept, 07:50 amSignal detected: Five Trekkers Missing on Vasukital Trek in Rudraprayag