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Business Standard
18 hours ago
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- Business Standard
Traffic severely affected by road washouts: Uttarkashi DM on landslides
DM Arya stated that instructions have been issued to the Indo-Tibetan border police and the forest department to construct an alternative route to ensure safe pedestrian movement in the region ANI General News Following major landslides in the Silai Band area, Uttarkashi District Magistrate Prashant Arya on Monday said that traffic movement has been severely affected due to road washouts at multiple locations, but restoration efforts are underway on a war footing. Speaking to ANI, DM Arya said, "Traffic has been disrupted due to road washout at three places in Silai Band area. Work is being done on a war footing to make the road smooth for traffic." DM Arya stated that instructions have been issued to the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) and the Forest Department to construct an alternative route to ensure safe pedestrian movement in the region. "In view of the washout of the road in the Ojri area, necessary instructions have been given to the ITBP and Forest Department for the construction of an alternative route there, so that safe movement by foot in the affected area can be made smooth movement of vehicles will be restored to Silai Band by tomorrow," he said. Landslides triggered by heavy rains have been recurring across Uttarkashi district, hampering road connectivity and posing challenges for both locals and tourists. The administration, along with disaster response agencies, has been actively engaged in clearing debris and ensuring essential connectivity is restored swiftly. Uttarkashi DM Prashant Arya inspected the relief and rescue operations, which are underway at the site of the incident. Two workers have died in the incident, and seven people are still missing. Earlier in the day, Uttarkashi Superintendent of Police (SP) Sarita Dobhal inspected the landslide-affected areas along the Yamunotri National Highway and reviewed the safety measures in place to manage the situation. "SP Uttarkashi Sarita Dobhal inspected various landslide zones on the Yamunotri National Highway and reviewed and assessed the safety management today, " posted Uttarkashi Police, Uttarakhand on X. Meanwhile, officials stated that the 24-hour suspension of the Char Dham Yatra has been lifted. The ban was imposed following a heavy rain alert. The Yatra was suspended after a cloudburst near Barkot triggered a massive landslide, killing two workers and leaving seven others missing. Earlier, the Barkot-Yamunotri road in Uttarkashi district, which had been damaged by a landslide, was repaired. However, search operations for the missing individuals are still underway. Uttarkashi District Magistrate Prashant Arya confirmed to ANI that "repairs have been completed on the washout before Silai Band, and that efforts are ongoing to restore other damaged portions of the road." "The washout that happened due to a cloud burst before Silai Band on the Barkot-Yamunotri road of the district has been repaired and the road has been made smooth, while the work of making the other washout smooth is going on," Uttarkashi District Magistrate Prashant Arya said. (Only the headline and picture of this report may have been reworked by the Business Standard staff; the rest of the content is auto-generated from a syndicated feed.)
India Gazette
a day ago
- India Gazette
"Traffic movement severely affected, restoration efforts underway": DM on Uttarkashi landslides
Uttarkashi (Uttarakhand) [India], July 1 (ANI): Following major landslides in the Silai Band area, Uttarkashi District Magistrate Prashant Arya on Monday said that traffic movement has been severely affected due to road washouts at multiple locations, but restoration efforts are underway on a war footing. Speaking to ANI, DM Arya said, 'Traffic has been disrupted due to road washout at three places in Silai Band area. Work is being done on a war footing to make the road smooth for traffic.' DM Arya stated that instructions have been issued to the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) and the Forest Department to construct an alternative route to ensure safe pedestrian movement in the region. 'In view of the washout of the road in the Ojri area, necessary instructions have been given to the ITBP and Forest Department for the construction of an alternative route there, so that safe movement by foot in the affected area can be made smooth movement of vehicles will be restored to Silai Band by tomorrow,' he said. Landslides triggered by heavy rains have been recurring across Uttarkashi district, hampering road connectivity and posing challenges for both locals and tourists. The administration, along with disaster response agencies, has been actively engaged in clearing debris and ensuring essential connectivity is restored swiftly. Uttarkashi DM Prashant Arya inspected the relief and rescue operations, which are underway at the site of the incident. Two workers have died in the incident, and seven people are still missing. Earlier in the day, Uttarkashi Superintendent of Police (SP) Sarita Dobhal inspected the landslide-affected areas along the Yamunotri National Highway and reviewed the safety measures in place to manage the situation. 'SP Uttarkashi Sarita Dobhal inspected various landslide zones on the Yamunotri National Highway and reviewed and assessed the safety management today, ' posted Uttarkashi Police, Uttarakhand on X. Meanwhile, officials stated that the 24-hour suspension of the Char Dham Yatra has been lifted. The ban was imposed following a heavy rain alert. The Yatra was suspended after a cloudburst near Barkot triggered a massive landslide, killing two workers and leaving seven others missing. Earlier, the Barkot-Yamunotri road in Uttarkashi district, which had been damaged by a landslide, was repaired. However, search operations for the missing individuals are still underway. Uttarkashi District Magistrate Prashant Arya confirmed to ANI that 'repairs have been completed on the washout before Silai Band, and that efforts are ongoing to restore other damaged portions of the road.' 'The washout that happened due to a cloud burst before Silai Band on the Barkot-Yamunotri road of the district has been repaired and the road has been made smooth, while the work of making the other washout smooth is going on,' Uttarkashi District Magistrate Prashant Arya said. (ANI)
India Gazette
a day ago
- Climate
- India Gazette
Uttarkashi SP inspects landslide zones on Yamunotri NH, reviews safety measures amid heavy rains
Uttarkashi (Uttarakhand) [India], June 30 (ANI): Uttarkashi Superintendent of Police (SP) Sarita Dobhal on Monday inspected the landslide-affected areas along the Yamunotri National Highway and reviewed the safety measures in place to manage the situation. 'SP Uttarkashi Sarita Dobhal inspected various landslide zones on the Yamunotri National Highway and reviewed and assessed the safety management today, ' posted Uttarkashi Police, Uttarakhand on X. Earlier in the day, the Yamunotri National Highway was blocked at two places between Silai Band and Ojri due to parts of the road being washed out, according to officials. In a post on X, Uttarkashi Police wrote, 'The Yamunotri National Highway is blocked at two places between Silai Band and Ojri due to some parts of the highway being washed out. It may take time to restore the route.' The police further stated that the highway between Brahmkal and Mahargaon was also blocked due to debris. According to the District Disaster Management Authority (DDMA), the average rainfall recorded in Tehri Garhwal on Sunday was 79.2 mm. Heavy rain disrupted the electricity supply in Agrakhaal, Chamba, Jakhindhar, and Dughamandar areas. The water supply was also affected in the Chamba block. Meanwhile, officials stated that the 24-hour suspension of the Char Dham Yatra has been lifted. The ban was imposed following a heavy rain alert. The Yatra was suspended after a cloudburst near Barkot triggered a massive landslide, killing two workers and leaving seven others missing. Earlier, the Barkot-Yamunotri road in Uttarkashi district, which had been damaged by a landslide, was repaired. However, search operations for the missing individuals are still underway. Uttarkashi District Magistrate Prashant Arya confirmed to ANI that 'repairs have been completed on the washout before Silai Band, and that efforts are ongoing to restore other damaged portions of the road.' 'The washout that happened due to a cloud burst before Silai Band on the Barkot-Yamunotri road of the district has been repaired and the road has been made smooth, while the work of making the other washout smooth is going on,' Uttarkashi District Magistrate Prashant Arya said. (ANI)
India Gazette
a day ago
- Climate
- India Gazette
Uttarakhand: Yamunotri National Highway blocked between Silai Band and Ojri
New Delhi [India], June 30 (ANI): The Yamunotri National Highway has been blocked at two places between Silai Band and Ojri after parts of the road were washed out, as per officials. In a post on social media X, Uttarkashi Police wrote, 'The Yamunotri National Highway is blocked at two places between Silai Band and Ojri due to some parts of the highway being washed out. It may take time to restore the route.' The police further stated that the highway between Brahmkal and Mahargaon was also blocked due to debris. The debris is being cleared off the highway. 'Additionally, the Yamunotri Highway is blocked near Brahmkhal and Mahargaon due to debris, and work to clear it is ongoing,' the post further read. According to the District Disaster Management Authority (DDMA), the average rainfall recorded in Tehri Garhwal on Sunday was 79.2 mm. Heavy rain has disrupted the electricity supply in Agrakhaal, Chamba, Jakhindhar, and Dughamandar areas. The water supply has also been affected in the Chamba block. Meanwhile, officials stated that the 24-hour suspension of the Char Dham Yatra has been lifted. The ban had been imposed following a heavy rain alert. Speaking to ANI, Garhwal Divisional Commissioner Vinay Shankar Pandey stated, 'The 24-hour ban on Char Dham Yatra has been lifted.' The commissioner further stated that the District Magistrates of all districts along the Yatra route have been instructed to stop vehicles in view of weather conditions in their respective districts. The Yatra was suspended after a cloudburst near Barkot triggered a massive landslide, killing two workers and leaving seven others missing. Earlier, the Barkot-Yamunotri road in Uttarkashi district, which was damaged by the landslide, was repaired. However, search operations for the missing individuals are still underway. Uttarkashi District Magistrate Prashant Arya confirmed to ANI that repairs have been completed on the washout before Silai Band, and that efforts are ongoing to restore other damaged portions of the road. 'The washout that happened due to a cloud burst before Silai Band on the Barkot-Yamunotri road of the district has been repaired and the road has been made smooth, while the work of making the other washout smooth is going on,' Uttarkashi District Magistrate Prashant Arya told ANI. (ANI)
Time of India
2 days ago
- Climate
- Time of India
Uttarakhand: Char Dham Yatra resumes after 24-hour ban due to heavy rains and landslide
As per the latest news reports, Char Dham Yatra has resumed after the 24-hour suspension was lifted on Monday, a day after heavy rains and a cloudburst triggered a deadly landslide near Barkot in Uttarakhand. This was informed by the officials in the know-how. The pilgrimage was earlier temporarily halted for safety reasons following a red alert issued by the India Meteorological Department (IMD). Confirming the resumption, Garhwal Divisional Commissioner Vinay Shankar Pandey told ANI news agency, 'The 24-hour ban on Char Dham Yatra has been lifted.' However, he added that District Magistrates along the yatra route have been instructed to monitor the weather conditions and stop vehicle movement in their respective regions if necessary. Read more: Where royals sleep: Famous mausoleums other than the Taj Mahal The incident that prompted the suspension occurred on Sunday when a cloudburst near Silai Band on the Barkot-Yamunotri road in Uttarkashi district led to a massive landslide. Uttarkashi police reported that the cloudburst occurred approximately 4 km ahead of Paligad on the Yamunotri National Highway. Reports added that repair efforts began immediately, and by Saturday, the damaged portion of the road before the Silai Band was restored. 'The washout that happened due to a cloudburst before Silai Band on the Barkot-Yamunotri road of the district has been repaired and the road has been made smooth, while the work of making the other washout smooth is going on,' said Uttarkashi District Magistrate Prashant Arya. He also confirmed the restoration of the 33 KV power line, while repair work on the 11 KV line continues. Search and rescue operations remain underway, with teams from the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), police, and revenue departments deployed in the area. The deceased were identified as 43-year-old Kewal Bisht from Nepal's Rajapur district and 55-year-old Duje Lal from Pilibhit, Uttar Pradesh. Read more: 6 pahadi escapes in Uttarakhand for the next peaceful break In response to the continuing threat of adverse weather, the IMD has issued a red alert for several districts across Uttarakhand, including Uttarkashi, Rudraprayag, Dehradun, Tehri, Pauri, Haridwar, and Nainital for June 29 and 30. Authorities took a precautionary approach by suspending the yatra temporarily to ensure pilgrim safety. While the route has now reopened, officials urge caution and advise pilgrims to stay updated with local advisories and weather alerts as they proceed with the sacred journey through the fragile Himalayan terrain.
