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120 Maharashtra tourists rescued from Uttarkashi floods; search continues for 31

The Maharashtra State Emergency Operations Centre is actively collaborating with disaster management teams in Uttarakhand to ensure families receive timely updates and necessary support

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Despite ongoing bad weather, the road and communication networks in the affected areas are slowly being restored  File pic.

Despite ongoing bad weather, the road and communication networks in the affected areas are slowly being restored File pic.

The Maharashtra government is actively coordinating with the Uttarakhand administration after flash floods and landslides struck Dharali in Uttarkashi district, leaving 151 tourists from Maharashtra stranded, officials confirmed, reported PTI. 

The disaster hit the ecologically fragile northern region on Tuesday afternoon, triggering widespread destruction. As of Thursday, 120 of the affected tourists have been contacted and are confirmed to be safe at an Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) camp, officials said.

Maharashtra Chief Secretary Rajesh Kumar has spoken with Uttarakhand Chief Secretary Anand Bardhan, requesting complete support to trace the remaining 31 missing tourists and to ensure their safe return home, reported PTI. 

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