THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: A total of 28 people from Kerala who were reported stranded in the aftermath of a cloudburst in Uttarakhand have been confirmed safe.
This was confirmed by the Uttarakhand Malayali Samajam president, Dinesh.
“The information was verified with the driver of the group besides an official confirmation of their safety has also been received, ” said Dinesh.
Besides, the relatives of the stranded individuals confirmed that the vehicle has been located.
This group was found stranded around 4 km away from Gangotri -- the main disaster site.
All these individuals from Kerala were on a pilgrimage trip and got stranded due to blocked roads, which has made their return difficult.
The devastating cloudburst in Uttarakhand’s Uttarkashi district has triggered a wave of grief and concern across political lines, with leaders calling the tragedy a painful reminder of the vulnerability of the hilly regions to extreme natural disasters.
A surge in the Kheer Ganga river led to extensive damage in the Dharali market area.