The heavy rainfall also caused multiple landslides along the Badrinath National Highway on Saturday (September 14, 2024), blocking the road at Lambagad, Nandprayag, Sonala, and Barrage Kunj. The alternate route between Sakot and Nandprayag has also been blocked due to the landslides.
- Flash floods and cloudbursts have caused huge damage in several areas of Uttarakhand. As many as 17 people have lost their lives and 25 have been injured due to severe overnight rains on 31st July, Wed, that caused flooding and a house collapse in Uttarakhand, informed Uttarakhand State Disaster Secretary.
- Moreover, hundreds of people were trapped after the concrete bridge and footbridge on the Kedarnath route were damaged by rains. As a result, the Kedarnath Yatra has been suspended due to hazardous weather conditions. The trekking routes have been obstructed by boulders at Ghoraparav, Lincholi, Badi Lincholi, and Bhimbali. Watch Video news>>
- The Bal Ganga and Budhakedar areas of the Bhilangana development block in Tehri Garhwal have been particularly affected by heavy rains and landslides.
- For more details, refer to SEOC, Uttarakhand Daily Report (05 Aug. 2024)>>
- The weather office has predicted heavy rainfall in several parts of Uttarakhand till August 8.
