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Helicopter sorties were allowed despite orange alert and CMO advice to regulate tourists, says activist

Activist Anoop Nautiyal said the tragedy was particularly disturbing as weather warnings had been issued in advance. An orange alert (for heavy to very heavy rainfall and snowfall)…

Helicopter sorties were allowed despite orange alert and CMO advice to regulate tourists, says activist
Helicopter sorties were allowed despite orange alert and CMO advice to regulate tourists, says activist — image via The Hindu Uttarakhand feed — Credit: Storywire

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Activist Anoop Nautiyal said the tragedy was particularly disturbing as weather warnings had been issued in advance. An orange alert (for heavy to very heavy rainfall and snowfall) had been issued for five districts, including Chamoli, for October 30.

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