Dehradun: Due to bad weather in Uttarakhand today, two helicopters had to make emergency landing. In this way a major accident was averted. All 10 passengers aboard both the helicopters are safe. During Char Dham Yatra, there is often a possibility of helicopter accident due to bad weather. As a precautionary measure, emergency landing of both the helicopters was done.
Emergency landing in Agastyamuni
According to the information, due to bad weather in Rudraprayag district, two helicopters flying on Kedarnath route had to make emergency landing at Agastyamuni Sports Ground. Officials said that this decision was taken in view of security after the sudden bad weather in Guptkashi and Ukhimath areas.
Landing was done as soon as the weather turned bad
It was told that one helicopter was going from Badrinath to Sersi while the other was flying from Dehradun to Fata. As soon as the weather worsened, both the helicopters made an emergency landing at the playground of Agastyamuni.
There were a total of 10 passengers on board
There were 10 people including the pilot in both the helicopters. It is a matter of relief that all the passengers are completely safe. As soon as the information was received, the administration team also reached the spot and took stock of the situation. After the weather cleared, both the helicopters took off safely.
Constantly changing weather in hilly areas
Due to continuously changing weather in hilly areas, helicopter services are also being affected. At the same time, these flights are also being monitored by the administration and vigilance is being maintained so that any accident can be avoided.
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