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A landslide caused by heavy rainfall has blocked the Rudraprayag-Badrinath route, leaving passengers stranded for hours. Restoration work is underway with cranes clearing debris, but no casualties have been reported. The SDRF has been deployed to assess the situation as IMD predicts more heavy rains in Uttarakhand. This follows recent disruptions to the Kedarnath Yatra due to similar weather-related incidents.

Key Points: Rudraprayag-Badrinath Route Blocked by Landslide Amid Heavy Rains

  • Heavy rainfall triggers landslide on Rudraprayag-Badrinath route
  • Passengers stranded for hours as debris blocks the road
  • SDRF deployed to assess damage, no casualties reported
  • IMD warns of continued heavy rains in Uttarakhand
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Landslide hits Rudraprayag-Badrinath route, restoration work underway

Landslide disrupts Rudraprayag-Badrinath route, passengers stranded as restoration efforts continue amid IMD's heavy rain alert.

"We have been stuck here for four hours...stones and debris have fallen...cranes are clearing the route - Dilpreet, Passenger"

Rudraprayag, July 10

Heavy rainfall has triggered a landslide on the Rudraprayag-Badrinath route and restoration work is underway.

Dilpreet, a passenger travelling to Rishikesh, said that he had been stuck on the route for the last four hours.

"We were going to Rishikesh when the landslide happened...we have been stuck here since the last four hours... stones and debris has fallen here... the cranes have come to clear the route..." Dilpreet told ANI.

On July 8, a cloudburst occurred near the Mukh village close to Nandprayag Ghat in Chamoli district of Uttarakhand, State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) said.

No loss of life has been reported so far and an SDRF team has been sent to the location to assess the situation.

On Sunday, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued an alert of heavy rainfall in Uttarakhand for the next four days.

Earlier, the Kedarnath Dham Yatra in Rudraprayag district was temporarily halted after a landslide damaged the pedestrian track near Chhodi Gadhere, about one kilometre ahead of Gaurikund.

- ANI

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Shreya B
Just last month I traveled this route for Char Dham yatra. The mountains are so fragile during rains. Authorities should consider closing these routes during peak monsoon season for safety.
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Aman W
Thank God no lives lost! The SDRF teams are doing commendable work in these difficult conditions. Salute to their bravery 👏
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Priyanka N
This is why we need sustainable tourism. Too many vehicles, too much construction is making these areas vulnerable. Nature is giving us warnings!
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David E
As someone who loves trekking in Himalayas, I must say Indian authorities respond quickly to such disasters. The restoration work starts immediately unlike many other countries.
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Nisha Z
While relief work is good, why isn't there better early warning system? IMD predicted heavy rains but no preventive measures were taken on these routes.
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Vikram M
Badrinath route is always risky during rains. Devotees should plan their visits before monsoon or after September. Safety first, faith can wait few months!

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