Search on for eight missing trekkers in Uttarakhand’s Kedartal
Heavy snowfall and adverse conditions affect operations; SDRF resorts to aerial reconnaissance through a helicopter
Covered by 2 sources from India. First reported by The Hindu ·
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Search on for eight missing trekkers in Uttarakhand’s Kedartal
Heavy snowfall and adverse conditions affect operations; SDRF resorts to aerial reconnaissance through a helicopter
Kedartal avalanche: 8 trekkers still missing after 2 failed helicopter sorties
Eight people, including seven trekkers and their guide, remain missing in Uttarkashi’s Kedartal region three days after an avalanche blocked their return route. Two helicopter sorties on Sunday failed to spot the group or their tents, as heavy snowfall and fresh avalanche threats hamper operations. Another SDRF…
Coverage details
2 outlets from India are covering this story: The Hindu and The Times of India. The Hindu published it first, on November 1, 2026; the last outlet to join was The Times of India, 19 hours later.
Key names in the coverage: Kedartal, Uttarakhand and Uttarkashi.
