India News: The Army, which has been at the forefront of rescue operation in flood-ravaged Uttarakhand, today rescued 1000 people in mountains between Gaurikund and Rambara in Kedarnath. Chief Minister Vijay Bahuguna has said that 550 people have died across the state; reports say 50,000 are still stranded. The government has warned that the death toll could rise dramatically as flood waters recede and rescue workers reach isolated areas.
