India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted heavy to very heavy rains accompanied by thunderstorms and lightning at isolated places over Dehradun, Uttarkashi, Tehri, Pauri and Nainital in the next 24 hours.
The Gangotri national highway was blocked on Thursday due to a landslide near Purana Thana, Dharasu Bandh, according to the District Disaster Management Officer.
Following heavy rainfall in Uttarakhand on Monday, the water level of River Alaknanda swelled up significantly as the state is battered with torrential rains and the release of water from barrages resulting in floods.
DM Ruhela said, "For the beautification of the Jagannath temple and the facilities for the devotees, work will be done in a planned manner by making a concrete action plan."
After the discovery of a temple dedicated to Lord Jagannath in Sald village of Uttarkashi, District Magistrate Abhishek Ruhela on Sunday said that the beautification of the revered temple will be done in a planned manner by making a concrete action plan.
As the monsoon fury continued over the northwestern Himalayan region, several roads were blocked, and scores of people were stuck and stranded due to landslides.
The Kheda Valley Bridge built on the River Supin connecting five villages of Uttarkashi's Mori block to the rest of the country and the world was washed away on Sunday, the officials said.
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Saturday welcomed Lord Shiva devotees to Devbhoomi Uttarakhand and said that Haridwar is the centre of reverence for the whole country and the holy place has the special blessings of Mother Ganga and Lord Bholenath.
The humble tomatoes are now going at princely rates up north, with the kitchen staple going at Rs 250 per kg in Gangotri Dham and Rs 180 to 200 per kg in Uttarkashi district.
The Uttarkashi administration, on Saturday, informed that the Yamunotri National Highway would remain closed for 1-week, from July 4 to 10, following ongoing repair work due to the damage caused near the Orchha band.