Google Person Finder helps you trace missing people at Uttarakhand

The online tool is available in both Hindi and English, and one can request status through an SMS as well

News | by CIOL Correspondent

BANGALORE, INDIA: The armed forces and state batallions are still battling it out at Uttarakhand to rescue and rehabilitate thousands of stranded civilians and pilgrims in and around Badrinath, Uttarkashi and other areas, after flash rains and floods wreaked havoc in the state.

In what is becoming increasingly evident now, the task of searching for and locating individuals is proving to be an uphill one. Even worse is the case of civilians, who are desperate to know the status of their relatives, friends or neighbors.

Here's where search giant Google has stepped in with an online search tool, Person Finder, which helps people to trace their missing kith and kin.

Google Person Finder is available in both Hindi and English and one can request status through an SMS, too, by sending an SMS to 9 77 33 00 000 with the message Search person-name.

"For example, if you are searching for Jayanth, send the message Search Jayanth," explains the site.

Also, you can put up the details of any missing person or otherwise, if you come to know about their current status.

Google Person Finder displays some crucial identification information of persons, including name, physical attributes, home address, description, along with name of the person who posted the information and notes on status of the person.

It is a simple and efficient way to find and furnish details of missing persons at Uttarakhand. Try it out and let us know, if it served your purpose.