Kedarnath Yatra halted as Uttarakhand hit by landslides, flash floods
The gushing water, carrying mud and debris, created flash flood-like conditions. Residents said the stream swelled without warning and pushed a heavy flow of silt and rubble into nearby areas.Multiple homes and hotels along the highway sustained damage, and many vehicles were buried under debris. Two-wheelers were reportedly submerged, and efforts are ongoing to recover them.In Uttarkashi, about a 100-metre stretch of the Yamunotri National Highway caved in near Phoolchatti on Friday, cutting off all vehicular movement.Meanwhile, Bageshwar district recorded over 74 mm of rainfall in the Kapkot block on Friday evening. Nine roads in the area were blocked due to landslides, and 57 JCB machines have been deployed for clearance and relief work.In Tehri's Balganga tehsil, a large tree collapsed on the road near Nageshwar Saud on Saturday morning after overnight rainfall weakened its roots.This has obstructed the Uttarkashi-Kedarnath Char Dham motor route, disrupting movement for Kanwar pilgrims, Char Dham yatris, and local commuters.The Meteorological Department has issued an orange alert for heavy rain in Dehradun, Tehri, Nainital, Bageshwar, and Champawat over the next 48 hours, while a yellow alert is in place for the remaining districts.Authorities have urged locals and pilgrims to check weather updates before travelling, as routes remain dangerous due to the continued downpour.- EndsMust Watch
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