Clouds, narrow valleys: What makes Uttarakhand's pilgrim helicopter flights tricky, and the rules for them

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Badrinath helicopter crash that killed six people near Joshimath has renewed concerns over the safety of pilgrimage flights in Uttarakhand. Narrow valleys, sudden weather changes, cloud cover, poor visibility and limited air traffic management make flying in the Himalayan region challenging.

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