The Chamoli Police on Thursday stated that the Nandprayag Sakot-Kothiyalsain road, which was blocked due to a fallen tree amid heavy rainfall, has been cleared and traffic restored thanks to the swift response of the fire service team.
Chamoli DM Sandeep Tiwari clarified that recent videos showing cracks in Joshimath were from two years ago, assuring there are no new issues. He confirmed that the situation remains normal, with no reports of new damage.
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Friday said that 16 workers engaged in road construction have been rescued and efforts are being made to rescue other workers in Chamoli's Mana.