DEHRADUN, Jul. 14, 2023 (TBINN)
Uttarakhand is experiencing heavy rainfall in parts of hill states these days.
In heavy rain three people drowned in Khoh River of Pauri District, police confirmed. State Disaster Response Force (S.D.R.F.) has recovered body of one of the victims Muhammad Israr, aged 35, a resident of Kiratpur Area in Uttar Pradesh’s Bijnor District
Uttarakhand’s many routes, including national highways, have been closed due to land-slides, following incessant rains, affecting normal life as well as the Chardham Yaatra.
Badrinath National Highway in Chamoli District has been closed at five places between Chamoli and Joshimath due to land-slides.
State Emergency Operation Center stated that Yamunotri National Highway is blocked due to land-slides at Dharasu and Kalyani, while the Gangotri Highway is also closed between Pakodanala and Dharali due to debris.
Border Roads Organization is trying to clear the debris and open the road. Rudraprayag Highway is also closed due to land-slides in Sirobgarh. Overall, life has been thrown out-of- gear in Uttarakhand due to heavy rains.
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