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Yamunotri NH damaged after Uttarakhand landslide, pilgrims stranded amid rain

Yamunotri NH damaged after Uttarakhand landslide, pilgrims stranded amid rain

A 100-metre stretch of the Yamunotri National Highway near Syanachatti in Uttarakhand’s Uttarkashi district was damaged after a landslide triggered by continuous rainfall, disrupting traffic movement along the route, officials said. The landslide occurred on Thursday, with debris affecting an area of nearly 1 km and completely blocking vehicular movement. Authorities said restoration efforts have been affected due to persistent rainfall and unstable conditions at the site. Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Over 10,000 pilgrims evacuated after Rudraprayag landslide

Over 10,000 pilgrims evacuated after Rudraprayag landslide

More than 10,000 pilgrims travelling on the Kedarnath route in Uttarakhand’s Rudraprayag were safely evacuated after a massive landslide triggered by heavy rainfall blocked the highway between Sonprayag and Gaurikund, officials said on Thursday, reported PTI. The landslide occurred late Tuesday night at Munkatiya, cutting off access to the Kedarnath pilgrimage route and leaving thousands of devotees stranded in difficult weather conditions. Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link