Uttarakhand: Heavy rain raises Bin River water level, disrupts traffic on Rishikesh-Haridwar Chilla Road
Rishikesh Jul, y 9
Continuous heavy rainfall across the hilly regions of Uttarakhand's Garhwal division on Thursday has caused the water level in the Bin River along the Rishikesh-Haridwar Chilla Road to rise significantly, disrupting the movement of commuters and causing considerable inconvenience.
The rising water level in the Bin River has created difficulties for local residents. Amid the incessant rainfall, a local resident became stranded while attempting to cross the river. With the timely assistance of nearby residents, the individual was safely rescued.
Meanwhile, as per the forecast by the Uttarakhand Meteorological Centre, heavy rain lashed Haridwar since late last night, leading to waterlogging in several areas.
The most severe waterlogging was observed at Bhagat Singh Chowk, where heavy rainfall caused water to accumulate beneath the railway bridge, causing significant inconvenience to the public. Vehicles got stuck and stalled in the water.
Notably, a bus carrying State Infrastructure and Industrial Development Corporation of Uttarakhand Limited (SIDCUL) employees broke down after getting caught in the deluge. Pedestrians also faced considerable difficulties.
In view of the heavy rainfall, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) had issued a red alert, forecasting heavy to very heavy rainfall at isolated places in Haridwar and Pauri Garhwal districts.
The alert covers areas including Laksar, Manglaur, Khanpur, Gumkhal, Dugadda, Kotdwar, Devrana, and their adjoining regions, where intense rainfall is highly likely during this period.
The administration has advised citizens in the affected areas to remain alert, avoid taking shelter under trees or weak structures, check traffic conditions before travelling, avoid unnecessary journeys and follow advisories issued by local authorities.
— ANI
Reader Comments
🙏 Thank God the stranded resident was rescued in time. The early warning systems and alerts from IMD are good, but local infrastructure planning needs improvement. Why is Chilla Road still so vulnerable after so many years of similar events? Hope safety measures are upgraded soon.
The SIDCUL bus breakdown shows even government infrastructure is not spared. We need better drainage and alternate routes during monsoon season. Meanwhile, hats off to locals who helped each other—that's the true spirit of Uttarakhand. Stay safe, everyone. 🌧️
We keep issuing red alerts but what about permanent solutions? Every year same story: Bhagat Singh Chowk under water. The railway bridge area needs a proper drainage system. Also, people should follow advisories and avoid unnecessary travel during such alerts.
This is heartbreaking for affected families. I hope the administration is also checking landslides upstream. The red alert should mean more than just warnings—it should trigger immediate deployment of rescue teams and relief materials in remote areas. 😔
Visiting Rishikesh next week. Is it safe to travel in these conditions? The weather forecast seems unpredictable. Might reconsider—safety first. Hope the situation improves for locals soon. It's tough to see how repeated monsoon rains cause such disruption.
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