Cloudburst wreaks havoc in Himachal Pradesh: 413 Kinner Kailash pilgrims rescued by ITBP; daring rope-bridge op hailed

A massive rescue operation was launched by the ITBP after a flash flood struck the Kinner Kailash Yatra route, stranding hundreds of pilgrims. ITBP personnel rescued 413 pilgrims using rope-based techniques. Intense rainfall triggered the flood, cutting off the path and leading to school closures in several subdivisions due to landslide risks.