2 min readUpdated: Oct 30, 2026 04:11 PM ISTThe Helicopter carrying 6 people crashed on ground. (Screengrab/ Special Arrangement)A helicopter carrying six people, crashed while returning from Badrinath Dham to Joshimath in Uttarakhand’s Chamoli district of Friday.Helicopter with Badrinath pilgrims crashes in Uttarakhand, carrying 6 people, including the pilot, on Friday amid adverse weather conditions. https://t.co/rtHqJOzzOP— The Indian Express (@IndianExpress) October 30, 2026https://platform.x.com/widgets.jsThe India Meteorological Department (IMD) had earlier issued an orange alert for Chamoli on October 30, warning of thunderstorms accompanied by lightning, hail and gusty winds of 40–50 kmph in isolated areas. It had also forecast light to moderate rainfall across the district, with light rain and snowfall likely along the Badrinath-Joshimath sector.A helicopter carrying six people, including the pilot, crashed while returning from Badrinath Dham to Joshimath in Uttarakhand’s Chamoli district on Friday amid adverse weather conditions, district administration sources told The Indian Express. https://t.co/PaqSfD6wQsWritten by: Vidheesha Kuntamalla— The Indian Express (@IndianExpress) October 30, 2026https://platform.x.com/widgets.jsThe district administration said it had received information about the helicopter losing contact but was awaiting confirmation on whether it had crashed. Details of those onboard and the circumstances of the incident were awaited.This is a developing story. Please refresh periodically for more updates.© The Indian Express Pvt LtdAn Award-winning journalist covering the state of Uttarakhand, Vidheesha Kuntamalla has reported on ... Read More AdvertisementLoading Recommendations...AdvertisementLive BlogIndia Vs New Zealand Live Score, 4th T20I: Arshdeep Singh departs for IND vs NZ in Auckland13 minutes agoIsrael Election Results 2026 LIVE Updates: Netanyahu rules out Arab party alliance as Israel coalition talks loom15 minutes agoIndia News Live Updates, 30 October 2026: Delhi metro timings extended today for Diljit Dosanjh concert36 minutes agoJailer 2 Box Office Collection Day 15 Live Updates: Rajinikanth film sells record 1 cr tickets on BookMyShow, earns Rs 765 cr worldwide52 minutes agoIndia vs Pakistan Highlights, Hong Kong Sixes 2026: PAK thump IND by 4 wickets, Afridi steals show3 hours agoAdvertisement