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Work to clear the debris has commenced, with Omkar Nath Pandey, Executive Engineer of the National Highway, stating, “Two machines have been deployed to clear the rubble.”

“On Tuesday, a total of 231 pilgrims stranded at various locations were rescued despite adverse weather conditions.

Personnel of the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and police are engaged in the rescue operation.

The avalanche persisted for an extended duration. Nonetheless, avalanches are not unusual on this mountain and occur at regular intervals.

The chopper was carrying seven people, including six pilgrims and the pilot. Everyone were reported safe, officials said.

According to administrative sources, "Pilgrims will now have to wait till May 3 to go on Kedarnath Yatra.