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Jun 23, 2025
Helicopter services to Kedarnath suspended until September
Helicopter services to the Kedarnath shrine in Uttarakhand are on hold until September, thanks to the risky monsoon weather.
The DGCA made this call to keep everyone safe, and all operators will wait out the rains before flying again.
TL;DR
Grounding of flights and suspension of pilot licenses
This pause comes after a string of serious accidents—five major incidents in just six weeks, including a crash on June 15 that sadly took seven lives, among them a young child.
With safety concerns rising, the Uttarakhand government has grounded all helicopter flights and suspended pilot licenses for now.
Authorities are stepping up safety rules
Authorities are stepping up safety rules and setting up real-time monitoring for flights once services resume.
The High Court has also asked for a detailed plan to help prevent future tragedies.