Four trekkers from Karnataka lose lives in Uttarakhand due to extreme weather

Four trekkers from Karnataka lost their lives in Uttarakhand due to extreme weather conditions during a trekking expedition.

Published on: Jun 5, 2024, 14:36:32 IST

By Yamini C S

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In Uttarakhand, tragic news emerged as four trekkers hailing from Karnataka succumbed to harsh weather conditions, as confirmed by a senior government official on Wednesday. Among a group of 19 trekkers, these fatalities occurred during rescue efforts at Sahasratal.

The District Magistrate of Garhwal was overseeing the rescue mission, which also involved the deployment of an Indian Air Force helicopter. (Representative image) (REUTERS)

Details regarding the identities of the deceased remain undisclosed at this time. The District Magistrate of Garhwal was overseeing the rescue mission, which also involved the deployment of an Indian Air Force helicopter.

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The trek was reportedly organized by the Indian Mountaineering Foundation.

Krishna Byre Gowda, Karnataka Minister for Revenue, took to social media to share updates on the matter.

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“We received information last night that a group of trekkers from Karnataka to high altitude Shastratal Mayali in Uttarakhand is caught in bad weather. The group has suffered loss of lives. The remaining are now at one of Kokhli Camp. We are working with District Administration, Uttarakhand Govt and Home Dept of Govt of India to rescue the stranded trekkers,” he wrote.

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“An Indian Air Force helicopter will reach Uttarkashi by 9 am today for rescue. In addition, Disaster Response Force has started approaching the camp by land this morning. Karnataka Govt has launched all efforts to do the best to rescue trekkers. Rescue operations have been launched with locally available helicopters. Two stranded trekkers have been rescued so far. Further rescue is in progress,” he further added.

(With inputs from PTI)

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Yamini C S
Yamini CS is a Senior Content Producer at Hindustan Times with nearly six years of experience in digital journalism. She is part of the India News desk, where she works on a wide range of stories cutting across civic issues, city-based developments, politics, governance, public policy, breaking news, trending topics, and international affairs that have an impact on India. Her role involves tracking fast-moving developments, verifying information from official and on-ground sources, and presenting news in a clear, accessible format for a digital-first audience. A significant part of her work includes handling live blogs during major news events, such as elections, court verdicts, political developments, civic disruptions, protests, weather-related alerts, and unfolding national or international incidents. Through live coverage, she focuses on timely updates to help readers follow complex stories as they evolve. Before moving to the broader India News desk, Yamini was associated with the Bengaluru desk at Hindustan Times, where she extensively covered urban governance, infrastructure, traffic and transport issues, weather events, public grievances, and civic administration in the city. This experience strengthened her grounding in city reporting and sharpened her focus on citizen-centric journalism. She began her career as a correspondent with Reuters after completing a postgraduate diploma in journalism from the Indian Institute of Journalism and New Media. Her early training instilled a strong emphasis on accuracy, sourcing, and news ethics, which continue to shape her reporting style. Outside of work, Yamini enjoys reading across genres, listening to music, and spending time with her family, which help her maintain balance in a fast-paced newsroom environment.Read More

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