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News18
5 days ago
- News18
Badrinath National Highway reopens for traffic after blockade due to debris
Dehradun (Uttarakhand) [India], August 14 (ANI): The Badrinath Highway was reopened for traffic on Thursday after being blocked by debris falling from the hills near the Nandprayag, Bhanerpani, and Pagalnala a post on X, the Chamoli Police confirmed the development.'Traffic Update | Badrinath National Highway. The Badrinath National Highway which was blocked near #Nandprayag, #Bhanerpani (Pipalkoti) and #Pagalnala has been opened for traffic," it the Chamoli Police posted on X, 'Badrinath National Highway is blocked due to debris falling from the hill near #Nandprayag, #Bhanerpani (Pipalkoti) and #Pagalnala." In another post, Almora police stated that traffic had been disrupted due to continuous debris and stones falling from the hillside near Kwarab on the Almora-Haldwani NH. The police appealed to the people to use the alternative routes via Ranikhet or Lamgada for travel. 'Continuous debris and stones are falling from the hillside near Kwarab on the Almora-Haldwani NH, causing a complete disruption of traffic. Use alternative routes via Ranikhet or via Lamgada for travel," the post read.A day earlier, Kedarnath Yatra pilgrims were stopped at Sonprayag and Jawadi police posts, where barricades were set up to prevent them from proceeding further, in light of the heavy rainfall warnings in the district administration closed the yatra from August 12 to August 15 as a precautionary measure to ensure pilgrim around 100-150 pilgrims tried to force their way past the barricades at Sonprayag, the police intervened and stopped them without any major incidents. Superintendent of Police Rudraprayag, Akshay Prahlad Konde, confirmed that the situation was brought under control without any Prahlad Konde said, this morning, around 100-150 pilgrims reached Sonprayag and they tried to go ahead by arguing with the police at Sonprayag. The police stopped them and did not let them go. No incident has happened with anyone in this case.'When they were stubborn despite instruction, the police had to take action to disperse them," he comes following a video of the altercation between the Rudraprayag Police and the pilgrims going viral in Sonprayag. (ANI)
Time of India
08-08-2025
- Climate
- Time of India
Uttarkashi cloudburst: Mobile network restored in Harsil Valley following CM Dhami's instructions
The Uttarakhand government on Friday said that mobile network restored in the Harsil Valley area of Uttarkashi district. "Mobile network has been restored in Harsil Valley due to the tireless efforts of the state government on the instructions of the Chief Minister," Uttarakhand CMO said. Productivity Tool Zero to Hero in Microsoft Excel: Complete Excel guide By Metla Sudha Sekhar View Program Finance Introduction to Technical Analysis & Candlestick Theory By Dinesh Nagpal View Program Finance Financial Literacy i e Lets Crack the Billionaire Code By CA Rahul Gupta View Program Digital Marketing Digital Marketing Masterclass by Neil Patel By Neil Patel View Program Finance Technical Analysis Demystified- A Complete Guide to Trading By Kunal Patel View Program Productivity Tool Excel Essentials to Expert: Your Complete Guide By Study at home View Program Artificial Intelligence AI For Business Professionals Batch 2 By Ansh Mehra View Program Work is going on war footing with the help of machines to clear debris on roads near Bhanrepon the Badrinath National Highway that were blocked in the aftermath of landslides that hit the area a day ago, the Chamoli Police said. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Play War Thunder now for free War Thunder Play Now Undo In a post on X, the Chamoli Police said, "The road is blocked since yesterday due to landslide near Bhanrepani on Badrinath National Highway. The work of opening the road by machines is going on a war footing." Meanwhile, the Uttarakhand government confirmed the evacuation of 566 people till noon today from Dharali and Harsil in the Uttarakashi district, where massive flash floods disrupted normal life. Live Events The evacuation of nearly 300 more stranded individuals is currently underway, according to state authorities. The Indian Army is using dog squads, drones, and ground-penetrating radar for search and rescue operations in the area. Director General of Police (DGP) Deepam Seth visited Uttarkashi to oversee the ongoing rescue and relief measures. At Uttarakashi, the DGP inspected the site of incident and also took stock of the rescue operations. Upon landing at the Matli helipad, the DGP left for Harsil after meeting the CM. He reviewed the rescue operations by holding a meeting with the police officers in Matli, and gave necessary instructions to everyone to speed up the relief and rescue operations. Earlier in the day, Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami chaired a high-level meeting with senior officials from key rescue and security agencies to take stock of ongoing relief and rescue operations in the rain-affected Uttarkashi district.
News18
08-08-2025
- Climate
- News18
Uttarakhand: Roads near Bhanrepani blocked, machines used to clear debris
Chamoli (Uttarakhand) [India], August 8 (ANI): Work is going on war footing with the help of machines to clear debris on roads near Bhanrepani on the Badrinath National Highway that were blocked in the aftermath of landslides that hit the area a day ago, the Chamoli Police said on Friday. Posting a status on social media X updated today on 2:30 pm, the Chamoli Police wrote, 'The road is blocked since yesterday due to landslide near Bhanrepani on Badrinath National Highway. The work of opening the road by machines is going on a war footing." Meanwhile, the Uttarakhand government confirmed the evacuation of 566 people till noon today from Dharali and Harsil in the Uttarakashi district, where Tuesday's massive flash floods disrupted normal authorities said that the evacuation of nearly 300 more stranded individuals is currently Indian Army is using dog squads, drones, and ground-penetrating radar for search and rescue operations in the General of Police (DGP) Deepam Seth is overseeing the ongoing rescue and relief measures in reviewed the rescue operations by holding a meeting with the police officers in Matli and gave necessary instructions to everyone to speed up the relief and rescue on Thursday, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) confirmed the usage of Cartosat- 2S data to assess the flash floods in Dharali and Harsil. High resolution images have revealed submerged buidlings, spread debris, and altered river paths whic are also an important information for the rescue teams on ground.
India Gazette
04-07-2025
- Climate
- India Gazette
Badrinath National Highway blocked due to debris falling from the hill near Nandprayag and Bhanerpani
Chamoli (Uttarakhand) [India], July 4 (ANI): The Badrinath National Highway is blocked due to debris falling from the hillside near Nandprayag and Bhanerpani. The state is experiencing heavy rainfall, triggering debris to fall from the hill and disrupting life. The Chamoli Police informed about the incident. The National Highway near Nandprayag is a critical route for pilgrims travelling to Kedarnath, making the clearance of the road a priority. The neighbouring state of Himachal Pradesh is also facing severe conditions due to heavy rainfall and cloudbursts. Several houses have been damaged and vehicles washed away due to cloudburst and continuous heavy rainfall. A local whose house has been damaged following a cloudburst said, 'Everything got washed away after a cloudburst. We are staying at our relatives' house.' Earlier, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) had issued a warning of heavy rainfall across most parts of the country, citing favourable conditions for the monsoon. According to IMD scientist Naresh Kumar, two circulations have formed in Madhya Pradesh and northern Odisha, which are conducive to heavy rainfall. Alerts have been issued for central India and the western coast, indicating a high likelihood of heavy rainfall in these regions. Eastern Rajasthan is expected to experience heavy rainfall, with the IMD predicting significant downpours in the region. 'A circulation has formed in Madhya Pradesh, and another circulation has formed in northern Odisha and surrounding areas. All these conditions are very favourable for the monsoon. An orange or red alert is in place for almost the entire central India and the western coast, due to which we estimate that heavy rainfall may occur in eastern Rajasthan today... Overall, we can say that the monsoon is in an active phase. Heavy rainfall will continue in most parts of India for almost the entire week,' said Naresh Kumar. The IMD's warning serves as a reminder for residents in affected areas to take necessary precautions and remain vigilant. The heavy rainfall is expected to have a significant impact on various parts of the country, and the IMD's timely warning will help in minimising the risks associated with the monsoon. For Delhi, the IMD has predicted overcast skies and rain for the next couple of days, with the monsoon potentially reaching the region within the next few days. Notably, on June 29, India welcomed the monsoon, arriving eight days ahead of its expected onset date of July 8. The Southwest Monsoon has further advanced into the remaining parts of Rajasthan, western Uttar Pradesh, and Haryana, covering the entire Delhi region, according to the IMD. (ANI)
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Business Standard
28-06-2025
- Business Standard
Heavy rainfall blocks national highway in several places in Uttarakhand
Chamoli Police in Uttarakhand posted on X that the Badrinath National Highway is currently blocked near Nandprayag and Bhanerpani, and efforts are underway to clear the road ANI Continuous rainfall in Uttarakhand has caused severe disruptions, including the blockage of the National Highway near Nandprayag and Bhaneropani. In a post on the social media platform X, Chamoli Police Uttarakhand stated, "The Badrinath National Highway is blocked near Nandprayag and Bhanerpani. Work is underway to open the road." The National Highway near Nandprayag is a critical route for pilgrims travelling to Kedarnath, making the clearance of the road a priority. In another development, the district authorities in Rudraprayag restricted movement on the Sonprayag-Munkatiya road on Friday due to persistent rainfall. The road, which serves as a base point for pilgrims travelling to Kedarnath, was obstructed entirely for the movement of passengers due to continuous debris and stones falling near the Sonprayag shuttle bridge and in the sliding zone area near Munkatiya. The Kedarnath Dham Yatra pilgrims were halted at Sonprayag and Gaurikund for safety reasons. After the debris was cleared, the movement of pilgrims resumed, Rudraprayag Police said in a statement. The opening and closing of the road is being controlled, and the movement of passengers is being ensured with extra caution by the concerned working agency, administrative officials and police. Once the road was cleared, pilgrims were allowed to continue on the Kedarnath Dham Yatra route, while those returning from Gaurikund were brought towards Sonprayag. The district police have appealed to pilgrims visiting the Kedarnath Dham to exercise extra caution during the Kedarnath Dham Yatra and monitor the weather forecast. Meanwhile, the search and rescue operation continued for the second day on the Alaknanda River today to locate missing persons from a bus accident that occurred in Rudraprayag on Thursday. The accident claimed the lives of four people. The death toll from the incident rose to four after the body of a missing passenger was recovered near the Srinagar dam in Pauri Garhwal, about 40 kilometres from the accident site. (Only the headline and picture of this report may have been reworked by the Business Standard staff; the rest of the content is auto-generated from a syndicated feed.)
