RUDRAPRAYAG GAURIKUND HIGHWAY
IMD issues warning as heavy rainfall continues to disrupt life across India; Check here for complete forecast
IMD Weather Forecast: The IMD has issued warnings of heavy rainfall across Northwest and East India, with Northeast India also bracing for prolonged showers. Recent heavy rains caused severe disruptions in states like Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and Rajasthan. Central India, including Maharashtra and Karnataka, expects heavy rainfall in the next few days. Delhi anticipates intermittent rain and thunderstorms. Tragic incidents like drowning and landslides have been reported in Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh. Odisha and West Bengal face heavy rainfall threats, while Assam battles critical flooding affecting over 22 lakh people.
IMD issues red alert for Uttarakhand as heavy rainfall predicted for August 13-14
The Indian Meteorological Department issued a red alert for Uttarakhand on August 13 and 14 due to the expected heavy to very heavy rainfall, which could reach extremely heavy levels. The heavy rainfall has caused waterlogging and flooding, disrupting normal life in many districts of the state. The recent landslide at Tarsali buried a car with five pilgrims traveling to Kedarnath, killing them. Officials said that about 60 meters of the Guptkashi-Gaurikund highway leading to Kedarnath Dham has been badly damaged and washed away.
Summer of discontent: Climate change is crippling tourism in the Himalayan belt
While increased tourism and infrastructural development is critical, it should not be at the expense of the environment. Recent events in 2 states show there is an urgent need to review the way policies in these areas are implemented.
Five pilgrims killed as landslide debris falls on car in Uttarakhand's Rudraprayag
Five people, including a resident of Gujarat, were killed in a landslide in Uttarakhand's Rudraprayag district on Thursday evening. The victims were travelling to Kedarnath when their car was buried under debris. A portion of the Kedarnathgya highway collapsed due to heavy debris on the roads, which led to a traffic obstruction on the Guptkashi-Gaurikund highway.
Uttarakhand: 3 dead, 17 missing in Rudraprayag landslide
Three people have died and 17 people are missing following a landslide in the Rudraprayag district in Uttarakhand. Two roadside shops and dhabas were washed away when the heavy debris came down from the mountain. The State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) is working to locate those missing. In addition, Uttarakhand's Uttarkashi area is experiencing issues with falling debris, and a 60-metre section of highway has caved in near the forest department office at Lisa Depot.
Watch: Heavy landslide near Uttarakhand's Bansbara on NH 109
Heavy landslide near Bansbara on Rudraprayag Gaurikund Highway 109, after which the highway has been closed. Watch: Heavy landslide near Uttarakhand's Bansbara on NH 109
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Choppers flown to rain-hit districts of Uttarakhand
They have been sent primarily to evacuate stranded pilgrims to safety if the need to do so arises," Uttarakhand Chief Secretary N Ravishankar said.
Lok Sabha polls: Interesting poll battle on the cards in Pauri
The constituency, with 12,30,077 voters, goes to polls along with four other seats in the state on May 7.
PWD to take over 50 per cent National Highways in Uttarakhand from BRO
This is being done to reduce the load on BRO, which is "overstretched" with other commitments and its need to "concentrate more on strategic roads".
Uttarakhand: 166 bodies recovered in third round of combing operations
Munsayari received the maximum 14 mm of rains in the last 24 hours followed by Pithoragarh 11.8 mm, Haridwar 7.2 mm, Almora 4 mm and Champawat 3 mm, it said.
Weather clears up in Uttarakhand, efforts on to trace Almora SDM
The weather cleared up at most places across Uttarakhand today giving the much needed pace to relief operations even as efforts were intensified to trace Almora SDM Ajay Arora, who fell into the Mandakini river three days ago.
Rescue work of pilgrims in Uttarakhand over
Rescue operations to evacuate stranded pilgrims today came to an end in disaster-hit Uttarakhand with a group of 150 being safely taken out.
Pilgrims rescued, foodgrain shortage in some Uttarakhand villages
Rescue of pilgrims stranded in Badrinath came to an end today with about 150 of them being safely evacuated.
Sunday ET: 40,000 still stranded in Uttarakhand
Hungry for days, many of those sighted are ill and in need of immediate medical care, official sources said, adding the sick and ailing among them will be evacuated on a priority basis.
Rescuers step up operation to reach out to stranded pilgrims
Rescuers were today racing against time to reach out to 1000 stranded pilgrims sighted in the gorges and ravines between Kedarnath and Gaurikund.
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