Uttarakhand rain swells Ganga, halts Char Dham Yatra amid landslides. Know more
Incessant rain in Uttarakhand has swollen major rivers, blocked roads and suspended the Char Dham Yatra. With several rivers nearing or crossing warning levels, authorities have intensified alerts and precautionary measures.
Heavy rain continued to disrupt life across Uttarakhand on Wednesday, with swollen rivers, landslides and blocked roads forcing authorities to keep the Char Dham Yatra suspended. More than 109 roads remain closed across the state, while the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert for several districts, warning of more heavy rainfall.
Authorities have advised people to stay away from riverbanks and asked residents in low-lying areas to move to safer places as a precaution.
GANGA, ALAKNANDA AND MANDAKINI RISE
Several major rivers in Uttarakhand have risen close to or above their warning levels after days of continuous rain.
In Haridwar, the Ganga was flowing at 292.90 metres, just 0.10 metres below the warning level.
In Rudraprayag, both the Alaknanda and Mandakini crossed their warning marks. The Alaknanda reached 626.18 metres, while the Mandakini was flowing more than half a metre above its warning level.
In Pithoragarh, the Kali river touched 888.90 metres, just 0.10 metres below its warning level.
LANDSLIDES BLOCK ROADS
According to the State Emergency Operation Centre, 109 roads have been blocked due to landslides.
The Tyuni-Mussoorie-Maletha National Highway has been blocked near Nagthat, while the pedestrian route from Janakichatti to Yamunotri was damaged near Ram Mandir after the river swelled. Officials said alternative arrangements have been made for pilgrims and local residents.
CHAR DHAM YATRA REMAINS HALTED
The Char Dham Yatra continues to remain suspended because of heavy rain and the risk of landslides. The pilgrimage had already been halted on July 28 and 29, and authorities have extended the suspension as adverse weather persists.
Officials said the yatra will resume only after conditions become safe.
IMD ISSUES ORANGE ALERT
The IMD has forecast heavy to very heavy rainfall at isolated places in Bageshwar, Nainital, Champawat and Pithoragarh districts on Thursday.
District administrations have been instructed to remain on high alert and ensure emergency response teams and precautionary measures are in place.
With rivers continuing to swell, roads blocked by landslides and more rain in the forecast, Uttarakhand remains on high alert. Authorities are focusing on restoring connectivity, monitoring river levels and ensuring public safety before normal movement and the Char Dham Yatra can resume.
Heavy rain continued to disrupt life across Uttarakhand on Wednesday, with swollen rivers, landslides and blocked roads forcing authorities to keep the Char Dham Yatra suspended. More than 109 roads remain closed across the state, while the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert for several districts, warning of more heavy rainfall.
Authorities have advised people to stay away from riverbanks and asked residents in low-lying areas to move to safer places as a precaution.
GANGA, ALAKNANDA AND MANDAKINI RISE
Several major rivers in Uttarakhand have risen close to or above their warning levels after days of continuous rain.
In Haridwar, the Ganga was flowing at 292.90 metres, just 0.10 metres below the warning level.
In Rudraprayag, both the Alaknanda and Mandakini crossed their warning marks. The Alaknanda reached 626.18 metres, while the Mandakini was flowing more than half a metre above its warning level.
In Pithoragarh, the Kali river touched 888.90 metres, just 0.10 metres below its warning level.
LANDSLIDES BLOCK ROADS
According to the State Emergency Operation Centre, 109 roads have been blocked due to landslides.
The Tyuni-Mussoorie-Maletha National Highway has been blocked near Nagthat, while the pedestrian route from Janakichatti to Yamunotri was damaged near Ram Mandir after the river swelled. Officials said alternative arrangements have been made for pilgrims and local residents.
CHAR DHAM YATRA REMAINS HALTED
The Char Dham Yatra continues to remain suspended because of heavy rain and the risk of landslides. The pilgrimage had already been halted on July 28 and 29, and authorities have extended the suspension as adverse weather persists.
Officials said the yatra will resume only after conditions become safe.
IMD ISSUES ORANGE ALERT
The IMD has forecast heavy to very heavy rainfall at isolated places in Bageshwar, Nainital, Champawat and Pithoragarh districts on Thursday.
District administrations have been instructed to remain on high alert and ensure emergency response teams and precautionary measures are in place.
With rivers continuing to swell, roads blocked by landslides and more rain in the forecast, Uttarakhand remains on high alert. Authorities are focusing on restoring connectivity, monitoring river levels and ensuring public safety before normal movement and the Char Dham Yatra can resume.
Heavy rain continued to disrupt life across Uttarakhand on Wednesday, with swollen rivers, landslides and blocked roads forcing authorities to keep the Char Dham Yatra suspended. More than 109 roads remain closed across the state, while the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert for several districts, warning of more heavy rainfall.
Authorities have advised people to stay away from riverbanks and asked residents in low-lying areas to move to safer places as a precaution.
GANGA, ALAKNANDA AND MANDAKINI RISE
Several major rivers in Uttarakhand have risen close to or above their warning levels after days of continuous rain.
In Haridwar, the Ganga was flowing at 292.90 metres, just 0.10 metres below the warning level.
In Rudraprayag, both the Alaknanda and Mandakini crossed their warning marks. The Alaknanda reached 626.18 metres, while the Mandakini was flowing more than half a metre above its warning level.
In Pithoragarh, the Kali river touched 888.90 metres, just 0.10 metres below its warning level.
LANDSLIDES BLOCK ROADS
According to the State Emergency Operation Centre, 109 roads have been blocked due to landslides.
The Tyuni-Mussoorie-Maletha National Highway has been blocked near Nagthat, while the pedestrian route from Janakichatti to Yamunotri was damaged near Ram Mandir after the river swelled. Officials said alternative arrangements have been made for pilgrims and local residents.
CHAR DHAM YATRA REMAINS HALTED
The Char Dham Yatra continues to remain suspended because of heavy rain and the risk of landslides. The pilgrimage had already been halted on July 28 and 29, and authorities have extended the suspension as adverse weather persists.
Officials said the yatra will resume only after conditions become safe.
IMD ISSUES ORANGE ALERT
The IMD has forecast heavy to very heavy rainfall at isolated places in Bageshwar, Nainital, Champawat and Pithoragarh districts on Thursday.
District administrations have been instructed to remain on high alert and ensure emergency response teams and precautionary measures are in place.
With rivers continuing to swell, roads blocked by landslides and more rain in the forecast, Uttarakhand remains on high alert. Authorities are focusing on restoring connectivity, monitoring river levels and ensuring public safety before normal movement and the Char Dham Yatra can resume.
