The floods and rains have also caused damage in areas near the Yamunotri National Highway, including Syanachatti, Jargar Gad, Banas, and Naradchatti. The Gangotri Highway is also blocked near Dharasu Band, Netala. The administration is currently conducting restoration work on the incident
Due to rain-induced minor landslides, four major roads and more than 19 rural roads are closed in Uttarakhand's Pithoragarh district on Tuesday, said the district police.
A landslide caused by rain has blocked the road in Nandprayag. Work is underway to clear it, and all other roads in the district are open with smooth traffic, said an official on Monday.
At least 11 people were severely injured after a landslide occurred at Chamoli's Vishnugad-Pipalkoti Hydroelectric Project on Saturday, stated officials.
As per the instructions of the Chief Minister, the proposals were prepared by the State Disaster Management Authority (USDMA) and Uttarakhand Landslide Mitigation and Management Centre (ULMMC), Dehradun, and sent to the Government of India. In line with the guidelines of Prime Minister Naren
Devotees are being transported to safer places using transportation facilities near Silai Band and Ojari, after heavy rains and landslides damaged the Yamunotri National Highway in Uttarkashi district.
Landslides triggered by heavy rains have been recurring across Uttarkashi district, hampering road connectivity and posing challenges for both locals and tourists.
According to officials, teams from the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), and local police rushed to the site and initiated relief and rescue operations immediately.
A day after a landslide struck the Yamunotri Yatra route in Jankichatti, joint rescue operations by the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), District Police, and other agencies continued on Monday.
One person sustained injuries and two others are feared to be trapped following a landslide that struck the Yamunotri walking route, officials said on Monday.