Uttarkashi, Sept. 29 -- All 19 trekkers stranded on the Kalindi Khal trek in Uttarkashi district have been safely rescued on Tuesday, with SDRF teams successfully completing the operation despite challenging weather conditions and difficult terrain.

The rescue operation, conducted under the direction of SDRF Commandant Arpan Yaduvanshi, brought all the trekkers safely to Harsil. SDRF's specialised high-altitude rescue team carried out reconnaissance and the safe evacuation of the trekkers.

Continuous rain and snowfall posed significant challenges during the operation. However, rescue efforts resumed as soon as weather conditions improved, leading to the safe evacuation of all 19 trekkers.

Earlier on Tuesday, the helicopter rescue opera...