Evacuation of stranded pilgrims in Dharali continues via air, with focus on rescue, relief operations and restoring infrastructure.
Evacuation of stranded pilgrims from areas around the disaster-hit Dharali village continued on Friday (August 8, 2025), with authorities focusing on rescue and relief operations via air as the Gangotri National Highway and several rural motor roads are damaged at a number of points.
Six people have been brought safely to the ITBP's Matli helipad since the morning, an official said.
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