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Uttarakhand rain alert: Landslide on Kedarnath Highway; travel advisory issued
A devastating landslide struck the Kedarnath National Highway in Uttarakhand, resulting in the death of a driver and injuries to five pilgrims from Chhattisgarh. The incident occurred near Guptkashi in Rudraprayag district, a key route to the Kedarnath Temple. Authorities are urging travelers to avoid visiting higher altitudes in Uttarakhand due to ongoing heavy rains and unstable weather conditions.
In a tragic turn of events, a landslide on the Kedarnath National Highway in Uttarakhand, has left one dead. As per news reports, five people are injured. The incident occurred on Thursday near Kund, near the town of Guptkashi in Rudraprayag district.
It is one of prime transit points for devotees and pilgrims towards the revered Kedarnath Temple, dedicated to Lord Shiva.
As per officials, because of the landslide, huge debris fell onto a vehicle which was carrying pilgrims from Chhattisgarh. The debris crushed the vehicle and immediately killed the car driver and injured five passengers. The deceased, a 38-year-old Rajesh Singh Rawat, was a resident of Lambgaon in Tehri Garhwal district.
He was taking a group of young pilgrims from Durg, Chhattisgarh, to Kedarnath.
Emergency response teams, including the Station Disaster Response Force (SDRF) and local administration personnel, quickly reached the location. Rescue operations were carried out promptly, with the injured rushed to Augustmuni Hospital. Among them, two suffered serious injuries, while three others had minor wounds. The injured, aged between 19 and 25, are currently under medical supervision.
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It is no news that its monsoon season, which is considered extremely dangerous in the hills. There's always the risk of landslides and flash floods. The incident comes amid ongoing heavy rains and unstable weather conditions across the Himalayan region.
Keeping the current weather situation in mind, local authorities have issued advisories urging travellers to reconsider plans to visit higher altitudes in Uttarakhand over the coming days.
Krishna Mishra, a scientist at the India Meteorological Department (IMD), said, "Extreme weather may cause strong winds, rain in Himachal Pradesh on May 31 and June 1; and in Uttarakhand on May 30, 31, and June 1. Travel to these regions should be avoided until weather conditions improve.'
Tourists and pilgrims planning to visit the Char Dham circuit—including Kedarnath—are strongly advised to check current weather updates and take government advisories seriously before venturing into the hills.
The monsoon season in Uttarakhand often makes travel in hilly terrains hazardous.
There have been several tragic incidents in the past as well. These all a stark reminder of the dangers posed by nature. Travellers and pilgrims are urged to exercise caution, ensure proper planning, and stay informed through official sources before heading towards high-altitude regions during the monsoons.
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