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Time of India
5 hours ago
- Climate
- Time of India
NHAI, BRO told to map landslide zones, deploy machinery as Char Dham yatra resumes, ET Infra
Advt Advt The Char Dham yatra, which had been suspended on Sunday following a heavy rain alert, resumed on Monday. Garhwal division commissioner Vinay Shankar Pandey said, "The 24-hour ban on the Char Dham yatra has been lifted. However, district officials along the travel route have been instructed to halt vehicles in their respective districts based on weather conditions." Meanwhile, public works department (PWD) secretary Pankaj Pandey wrote to employees of the department, National Highways Authority of India NHAI ) and Border Roads Organisation ( BRO ), asking them to follow certain guidelines during the monsoon instructed the authorities concerned to identify landslide-prone areas and make necessary arrangements such as earthmovers and deploy manpower at these locations to promptly clear roads blocked by landslides. "All executing agency officials/employees will coordinate with the local administration and leave for personnel will be approved only after the district magistrate's approval in emergency situations. All executing agency officials/employees will be technically available (via satellite phone, mobile, etc.) and will share relief work through email, WhatsApp groups, departmental portals, etc.,"the letter stated. The letter also mentioned that narrow roads and weak bridges should be identified, and measures for their safety or repair should be taken in advance by the competent authority. "It has come to notice that all engineers/personnel remain in their offices/divisional offices, whereas it is necessary to be in the field during the monsoon during the monsoon period, all officers and employees will remain in their respective work areas, i.e., assistant engineers/additional assistant engineers/junior engineers will stay in their allocated area routes," the letter stated. This year over 35 lakh pilgrims have undertaken the annual pilgrimage so far. Out of these, 13 lakh pilgrims have gone to Kedarnath, 10.8 lakh to Badrinath , 5.6 lakh to Gangotri and 5.5 lakh to the Yamunotri shrine.
Time of India
15 hours ago
- Climate
- Time of India
Char Dham yatra resumes after 24-hr ban
Dehradun: The Char Dham yatra, which had been suspended on Sunday following a heavy rain alert, resumed on Monday. Garhwal division commissioner Vinay Shankar Pandey said, "The 24-hour ban on the Char Dham yatra has been lifted. However, district officials along the travel route have been instructed to halt vehicles in their respective districts based on weather conditions. " Meanwhile, public works department (PWD) secretary Pankaj Pandey wrote to employees of the department, National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) and Border Roads Organisation (BRO), asking them to follow certain guidelines during the monsoon season. He instructed the authorities concerned to identify landslide-prone areas and make necessary arrangements such as earthmovers and deploy manpower at these locations to promptly clear roads blocked by landslides. "All executing agency officials/employees will coordinate with the local administration and leave for personnel will be approved only after the district magistrate's approval in emergency situations. All executing agency officials/employees will be technically available (via satellite phone, mobile, etc.) and will share relief work through email, WhatsApp groups, departmental portals, etc.," the letter stated. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 5 Books Warren Buffett Wants You to Read In 2025 Blinkist: Warren Buffett's Reading List Undo The letter also mentioned that narrow roads and weak bridges should be identified, and measures for their safety or repair should be taken in advance by the competent authority. "It has come to notice that all engineers/personnel remain in their offices/divisional offices, whereas it is necessary to be in the field during the monsoon period. Therefore, during the monsoon period, all officers and employees will remain in their respective work areas, i.e., assistant engineers/additional assistant engineers/junior engineers will stay in their allocated area routes," the letter stated. This year over 35 lakh pilgrims have undertaken the annual pilgrimage so far. Out of these, 13 lakh pilgrims have gone to Kedarnath, 10.8 lakh to Badrinath, 5.6 lakh to Gangotri and 5.5 lakh to the Yamunotri shrine.
India Gazette
a day ago
- Climate
- India Gazette
Uttarakhand: Yamunotri National Highway blocked between Silai Band and Ojri
New Delhi [India], June 30 (ANI): The Yamunotri National Highway has been blocked at two places between Silai Band and Ojri after parts of the road were washed out, as per officials. In a post on social media X, Uttarkashi Police wrote, 'The Yamunotri National Highway is blocked at two places between Silai Band and Ojri due to some parts of the highway being washed out. It may take time to restore the route.' The police further stated that the highway between Brahmkal and Mahargaon was also blocked due to debris. The debris is being cleared off the highway. 'Additionally, the Yamunotri Highway is blocked near Brahmkhal and Mahargaon due to debris, and work to clear it is ongoing,' the post further read. According to the District Disaster Management Authority (DDMA), the average rainfall recorded in Tehri Garhwal on Sunday was 79.2 mm. Heavy rain has disrupted the electricity supply in Agrakhaal, Chamba, Jakhindhar, and Dughamandar areas. The water supply has also been affected in the Chamba block. Meanwhile, officials stated that the 24-hour suspension of the Char Dham Yatra has been lifted. The ban had been imposed following a heavy rain alert. Speaking to ANI, Garhwal Divisional Commissioner Vinay Shankar Pandey stated, 'The 24-hour ban on Char Dham Yatra has been lifted.' The commissioner further stated that the District Magistrates of all districts along the Yatra route have been instructed to stop vehicles in view of weather conditions in their respective districts. The Yatra was suspended after a cloudburst near Barkot triggered a massive landslide, killing two workers and leaving seven others missing. Earlier, the Barkot-Yamunotri road in Uttarkashi district, which was damaged by the landslide, was repaired. However, search operations for the missing individuals are still underway. Uttarkashi District Magistrate Prashant Arya confirmed to ANI that repairs have been completed on the washout before Silai Band, and that efforts are ongoing to restore other damaged portions of the road. 'The washout that happened due to a cloud burst before Silai Band on the Barkot-Yamunotri road of the district has been repaired and the road has been made smooth, while the work of making the other washout smooth is going on,' Uttarkashi District Magistrate Prashant Arya told ANI. (ANI)
Mint
a day ago
- Climate
- Mint
Uttarakhand rains: Yamunotri National Highway blocked, IMD issues ‘red alert' in Himachal Pradesh; check details
Amid the heavy rainfall, the Yamunotri National Highway has been blocked at two places between Silai Band and Ojri after parts of the road were washed out, PTI reported officials as saying. Taking to X, Uttarkashi Police wrote, "The Yamunotri National Highway is blocked at two places between Silai Band and Ojri due to some parts of the highway being washed out. It may take time to restore the route." The police even said that the highway between Brahmkal and Mahargaon was also blocked due to debris and it is being cleared off the highway. "Additionally, the Yamunotri Highway is blocked near Brahmkhal and Mahargaon due to debris, and work to clear it is ongoing," the post further read. The District Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) mentioned he average rainfall recorded in Tehri Garhwal on Sunday was 79.2 mm. The official said the electricity supply has been disrupted due to heavy rain in Agrakhaal, Chamba, Jakhindhar, and Dughamandar areas. Also, the water supply has also been affected in the Chamba block. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert in Himachal Pradesh. The Beas River is experiencing severe flooding following very heavy rainfall in the region. The IMD predicted light to moderate rainfall at many places in several districts of Himachal Pradesh on Sunday. The IMD has warned of light to moderate rainfall at many places in the districts of Bilaspur, Solan, Shimla, Sirmaur, Hamirpur, Mandi, and Kangra, with a few spells of intense to very intense rainfall likely to occur at isolated places. Also, the Met Department on 26 June, issued an orange alert for heavy to very heavy rainfall in parts of Himachal Pradesh starting June 29, with warnings of potential flash floods, rising river levels, and landslides in several districts. The Odisha government sounded a red alert for Balasore and Mayurbhanj districts as water levels in rivers like Subarnarekha, Budhabalang, Jalaka, and Sono continue to rise. According to official sources, the Subarnarekha river reached a water level of 11.53 metres at Rajghat at noon on Monday — well above the danger mark of 10.36 metres. Meanwhile, officials stated that the 24-hour suspension of the Char Dham Yatra has been lifted. Garhwal Divisional Commissioner Vinay Shankar Pandey state, while speaking to ANI, "The 24-hour ban on Char Dham Yatra has been lifted." The District Magistrates of all districts along the Yatra route have been instructed to stop vehicles in view of weather conditions in their respective districts, added Pandey. Earlier, the Yatra was suspended following a cloudburst near Barkot triggered a massive landslide, killing two workers and leaving seven others missing. Though the Barkot-Yamunotri road in Uttarkashi district was repaired, the search operations for the missing individuals are still underway. The repairs have been completed on the washout before Silai Band, said Uttarkashi District Magistrate Prashant Arya, adding efforts are ongoing to restore other damaged portions of the road. "The washout that happened due to a cloud burst before Silai Band on the Barkot-Yamunotri road of the district has been repaired and the road has been made smooth, while the work of making the other washout smooth is going on," Uttarkashi District Magistrate Prashant Arya told ANI.
News18
a day ago
- Climate
- News18
Monsoon Drenches India 8 Days Early, Sparks Chaos In Hill States
Last Updated: The monsoon reached Delhi and western Rajasthan on June 29 and the month ended with 8 per cent above-average rainfall The southwest monsoon has covered the entire country eight days ahead of schedule, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), bringing both above-normal rainfall and severe disruptions across several states. The monsoon reached Delhi and western Rajasthan on June 29 and the month ended with 8 per cent above-average rainfall. However, the early arrival has also triggered landslides, flash floods, and infrastructure strain in hill states and parts of the Indo-Gangetic plains. A low-pressure system forming over the Bay of Bengal is expected to move westward toward Odisha and Jharkhand in the next two days, potentially extending the ongoing rain spell across eastern and central India. Delhi, Punjab, Haryana Monsoon showers have brought welcome relief to Delhi-NCR, with maximum temperatures dipping to 32–33°C. However, the IMD has issued a yellow alert, warning of continued rain through July 3. Similar conditions are expected in Punjab and Haryana. Despite the respite from heat, authorities have urged caution in low-lying and flood-prone areas, particularly with fresh rainfall expected under the influence of the developing low-pressure system over the Bay. Uttarakhand: Char Dham Yatra Resumes The 24-hour ban on the Uttarakhand Char Dham Yatra, imposed due to heavy rainfall, was lifted on Monday morning, though Garhwal Division Commissioner Vinay Shankar Pandey said if needed, vehicles will be stopped temporarily in areas experiencing adverse weather to ensure pilgrim safety. Due to heavy rainfall, multiple landslides have been reported across the state. The Badrinath Highway is currently blocked near Gauchar Taldhari after debris and large rocks fell from the hillside, Bhaskar reported. The Dehradun Meteorological Center has issued a red alert for heavy rain in nine districts—Dehradun, Uttarkashi, Rudraprayag, Tehri, Pauri, Haridwar, Nainital, Champawat, and Udham Singh Nagar. Himachal Pradesh on Alert Himachal Pradesh is witnessing widespread rainfall and the IMD has issued an orange alert in 10 districts, including Shimla, warning of flash floods and landslides. Roads have been blocked and rail services disrupted in parts of the state, with visuals showing overflowing drains and eroded highways. In Shimla, authorities have advised citizens to stay indoors unless travel is essential. Uttar Pradesh: Isolated Heavy Rains Continue In Uttar Pradesh, rains intensified over the weekend, with forecasts of isolated heavy rainfall till July 5. While much of the plains are welcoming the early monsoon, eastern UP and foothill regions are on alert for flash flooding due to rainwater runoff from the Himalayan states. Local authorities are monitoring vulnerable riverbanks and urban low-lying areas, where waterlogging has begun disrupting daily life. Odisha & Jharkhand: Low-Pressure System Could Intensify Rains A low-pressure area developing over the north Bay of Bengal is expected to move toward Odisha and Jharkhand over the next 48 hours, bringing widespread rain, particularly in northern Odisha districts such as Balasore, Mayurbhanj, and Keonjhar. The IMD has issued alerts for possible localised flooding, and fishermen have been advised not to venture into the sea due to rough conditions. West Bengal: Heavy Coastal Rains Expected Under the same weather system, West Bengal's coastal and Gangetic regions are already receiving heavy to very heavy rainfall, expected to continue till July 1. The IMD has flagged the possibility of gusty winds and local flooding in districts like South 24 Parganas, Purba Medinipur, and Howrah. Kerala & Southern States: Monsoon Steady But Uneven In Kerala, where the monsoon first arrived, rainfall has been near normal overall, though some districts like Wayanad reported shortfalls. Karnataka and coastal Andhra Pradesh are also expected to see moderate to heavy showers, accompanied by squally winds reaching up to 65 km/h, the IMD said. What Ahead? With rainfall active across much of the country, and the low-pressure system expected to strengthen, the IMD predicts a continued wet spell in northern, eastern, and central India well into the first week of July. While the early monsoon is aiding agricultural planting, especially in rain-fed zones, authorities are closely watching for further natural hazards in vulnerable areas. About the Author Apoorva Misra Apoorva Misra is News Editor at with over nine years of experience. She is a graduate from Delhi University's Lady Shri Ram College and holds a PG Diploma from Asian College of Journalism, Chennai. More Get breaking news, in-depth analysis, and expert perspectives on everything from politics to crime and society. Stay informed with the latest India news only on News18. Download the News18 App to stay updated! tags : Bay of Bengal IMD Indian monsoon kerala southwest monsoon Location : New Delhi, India, India First Published: June 30, 2025, 12:49 IST News india Monsoon Drenches India 8 Days Early, Sparks Chaos In Hill States | Check Weather Updates
