In a tragic incident near the Phanta helipad in Rudraprayag, four Nepali nationals lost their lives after becoming trapped in debris early Tuesday morning. The incident occurred around 1:20 am near Khat Gadera, where the victims were reportedly caught in a sudden landslide.Upon receiving the distress call, rescue teams were immediately deployed to the scene to conduct relief and rescue operations. Despite several hours of intensive efforts, all four individuals were tragically found deceased under the rubble.#WATCH | Rudraprayag, Uttarakhand: At 1:20 am, 4 people were trapped in the debris near Khat Gadera near Phanta helipad. As soon as the information was received, the rescue team was sent to the spot for relief and rescue work. The evacuation is underway: Rudraprayag Disaster… pic.twitter.com/l8tN5iOVl4— ANI UP/Uttarakhand (@ANINewsUP) August 23, 2024Nandan Singh Rajwar, the District Disaster Management Officer, confirmed the heartbreaking outcome. All four people trapped in the debris were found dead by the rescue teams. They were all Nepali nationals, and their bodies are being brought to Rudraprayag by the DDRF team, he stated.The rescue operations continued until the bodies were recovered and transported to Rudraprayag for further formalities. This incident highlights the ongoing risks faced by those in the region, particularly during the monsoon season, when landslides are more frequent.
