India·Source-based summary

Helicopter sorties were allowed despite orange alert andCMO 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) had been issued for five districts, including Chamoli, for October 30.

This is a source-based summary, not original reporting by Ebenezer journalists. Source: The Hindu. Ebenezer published 30 Oct 2026, 04:57 pm. Editorial policy.

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