Bridge collapse leaves locals stranded in Rudraprayag as rains lash Uttarakhand

Officials told news agency ANI that as many as 52 people have been rescued so far. The State Disaster Response Force said the bridge in Goundar village was washed away leaving several people stranded.

The SDRF rescue team reached the spot immediately and found that people on the other side of the bridge were stranded. However, the rescue operation could not kick off immediately due to the high-water level of the river.

“It was not possible to cross the river due to the high water level of the river. As per the instructions of the Commandant, the team remained at the spot,” an official was quoted as saying by ANI.