With improvement in weather conditions today, 600 pilgrims were safely airlifted from Ghanghariya to Govindghat in district Chamoli. On the other hand 1050 pilgrims from Badrinath and 920 pilgrims from Bhyundar were safely brought to Govindghat on foot.
Meanwhile, repairs work of Rishikesh-Badrinath national highway washed away by 100 meters between Joshimath and Badrinath earlier by heavy rains, is being undertaken on war footing by the BRO personnel.