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Uttarakhand Helicopter Wreckage Found; Six Feared Dead
30 Oct
Summary
- A missing helicopter in Chamoli has been found, all six aboard feared deceased.
- The aircraft lost contact near Hathi Parvat while flying to Dehradun.
- Adverse weather conditions, including rain and snowfall, persist in the region.
In Uttarakhand's Chamoli district, the wreckage of a missing helicopter has been located, leading to the grim conclusion that all six people aboard, including the pilot, have perished. The helicopter, operated by Charlie X-Ray, lost contact with authorities near Hathi Parvat while flying from Badrinath to Dehradun, eventually crashing near Joshimath.
The discovery followed an intensive aerial search operation launched by the district administration. This tragic event unfolds against a backdrop of adverse weather impacting Uttarakhand, with several areas experiencing rain and recent heavy snowfall, particularly in Kedarnath Dham. Temperatures have dropped significantly, and the Meteorological Centre in Dehradun predicts continued rainfall in the hilly districts over the coming days.
