Rudraprayag: Rudraprayag District Administration and various security forces are continuing the rescue operation for the pilgrims and local residents who have been stranded in Kedarghati due to damage to the roads in Kedar Valley following heavy rain.
The administration has distributed 18,000 food packets and 35,000 water bottles, said officials. Efforts are being made to rescue all the people safely at every level.
Under the direction of the District Magistrate, the concerned departments are continuously working to safely rescue and provide food to the devotees and pilgrims stranded at various stops in Kedar Valley.
District Supply Officer KS Kohli said that since Thursday morning, food packets, drinking water and food are being arranged for the devotees stranded at the main stops of the Yatra. Nearly 18,000 food packets and nearly 35,000 water bottles have been made available at Kedarnath, Lincholi, Bhimbali, Sonprayag, Shersi, Guptkashi, Chaamasi and other places till 3:30 pm on Friday.
