Amarnath Cloud burst: CRPF officials say sun can elevate challenges for rescue ops

Amarnath Cloud burst: CRPF officials say sun can elevate challenges for rescue ops

Baltal (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], July 9 (ANI): Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) officials said on Saturday that all forces including NDRF, CRPF, SDRF mountain rescue teams, Army, and JKP, are immediately rescuing visitors from the downpour. . Affected areas reported that the sun can strengthen debris on the ground, making it difficult for rescuers to evacuate people.

He also said that more than 200 patients are being treated daily.

He added: "We have set up a temporary hospital here and more than 200 patients come here daily. We have treated about 1,400 people in the last week. All those who are in critical condition have been transferred to Baltal Central Hospital." going."

Earlier, Jammu and Kashmir Deputy Governor Manoj Sinha chaired a high-level meeting to review ongoing rescue and relief operations at the Amarnath cave, officials said on Saturday.

A two-minute silence was observed during the meeting to pay tribute to the victims of the incident.

“Rescue and relief operations are in full swing. Teams from the Army, Air Force, CAPF, and NDRF are doing a commendable job to remove the debris in the shortest time possible. The administration is providing all the facilities. I urge pilgrims to stay in the camps. "We are doing our best to restore the Yatra as soon as possible," an official statement from the LG office read.

Earlier, 35 pilgrims were discharged after treatment, Shri Amarnath Ji Shrine Board (SASB) officials said on Saturday.

Shri Amarnath Ji Shrine Board (SASB) officials said: "35 pilgrims have been discharged after treatment. 17 people are undergoing treatment and are likely to be discharged tonight. All are safe and healthy." ۔ "

The seriously injured patients were airlifted to Srinagar.

"The seriously injured were airlifted to Srinagar. Two people were buried but alive. We are all taking precautionary measures. According to Jammu and Kashmir Police, MXR," CRPF Director General Kuldeep Singh said.

Amarnath Cloud burst: CRPF officials say sun can elevate challenges for rescue ops

At least 16 people were killed in a downpour near the Amarnath shrine, National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) Director General Atal Karwal said on Saturday.

Speaking to ANI, Karwal said: "16 deaths have been confirmed, about 40 are still missing. There is no landslide, but it is still raining, although there are no problems in the rescue operation." Four FF teams are engaged in rescue operations.

with more than 100 rescue workers. In addition, the Indian Army, BSF, SDRF, CRPF, and other rescue operations continue. An Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) officer said on Saturday that rescue operations had been stepped up in the Amarnath downpour incident.

Speaking to ANI, ITBP PRO Vivek Kumar Pandey said: "Rescue operations have been intensified. Approximately 30-40 people are still missing. We have received information from the local administration.

The weather is clear near Amarnath cave. The wounded have been airlifted to the base. The journey is still stalled and we are advising people not to continue.” The Indian Air Force has deployed 2 ALH Dhruv and Mi-17 V5 helicopters each from Srinagar for rescue operations at the Amarnath cave site. AN-32 and an Ilyushin-76 transport aircraft are on standby in Chandigarh for other needs, IAF officials said on Saturday.

A downpour in the holy cave area of ​​Amarnath on Friday caused a large outflow of water in the 'Nala' adjacent to the holy cave. (AND ME)



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