Three people, in a helicopter carrying flood relief material to the affected areas, died after the chopper crashed today in Uttarakhand. The helicopter hit the power cable while carrying materials in Uttarkashi district.
Indo-Tibetan Border Police personnel who were involved in relief work spotted the chopper crashing and rushed to the spot.
The helicopter was carrying relief material from Mori to Moldi in Uttarkashi.
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Over the past few days, heavy rain has led to a flood-like situation in in parts of Uttarakhand, leaving people stranded in several areas. So far, 35 people have reportedly died in the state.
The Tons River has been flowing above the danger level in Uttarkashi following heavy rainfall in the past few days.
At least 16 people have died in rain-ravaged Mori block of Uttarkashi.
Due to incessant rain in northern India, states like Himachal Pradesh, Punjab and Haryana are severely hit. At least 43 people have died in Himachal Pradesh in rain that have triggered landslides blocking roads and raving houses.
Uttarakhand had been struck by devastating floods in 2013 that killed thousands of people and caused extensive damage.