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Two More Trekkers' Bodies Recovered After Kedartal Avalanche
✍️ Rediff
🗓 04 Nov 2026, 09:17 PM
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Rescue teams have found the bodies of two additional trekkers after the recent avalanche at Kedartal lake near Nainital.
Rescue teams operating near Kedartal lake, a popular trekking spot in Uttarakhand, recovered the bodies of two more trekkers following a recent avalanche. The incident, which struck the area earlier this week, has claimed several lives and injured others.
The bodies were located by a joint effort of the Uttarakhand Disaster Response Force and local volunteers. They were found in a shallow depression on the slopes surrounding the lake, where the avalanche had deposited a significant amount of snow and debris.
Authorities have confirmed that the victims were part of a group of trekkers who were attempting to reach the summit of the nearby peaks. The rescue operation is ongoing, with teams continuing to search for survivors and assess the extent of the damage.
The Uttarakhand government has urged trekkers to exercise caution and to check weather advisories before venturing into the region. Local officials have also called for improved safety measures on popular trekking routes.
The incident has highlighted the increasing risk of avalanches in the Himalayan foothills, especially during the monsoon season when heavy snowfall can trigger sudden slides.
The bodies were located by a joint effort of the Uttarakhand Disaster Response Force and local volunteers. They were found in a shallow depression on the slopes surrounding the lake, where the avalanche had deposited a significant amount of snow and debris.
Authorities have confirmed that the victims were part of a group of trekkers who were attempting to reach the summit of the nearby peaks. The rescue operation is ongoing, with teams continuing to search for survivors and assess the extent of the damage.
The Uttarakhand government has urged trekkers to exercise caution and to check weather advisories before venturing into the region. Local officials have also called for improved safety measures on popular trekking routes.
The incident has highlighted the increasing risk of avalanches in the Himalayan foothills, especially during the monsoon season when heavy snowfall can trigger sudden slides.