Uttarakhand’s Chamoli district is witnessing severe disruption after heavy rains triggered boulder collapses and debris flow, blocking the Badrinath Highway at multiple locations and washing away a bridge on the Jyotirmath-Malari road. Relief operations are underway as authorities race against time to restore connectivity and ensure safety.
1. Highway Blocked at Five Locations
The badrinath Highway has been blocked at Pagal Nala, Nandprayag, Bhanerpani, Kameda, and Chatwa Peepal due to debris from landslides.
2. Bridge Washed Away on Jyotirmath-Malari Road
A motorable bridge at Tamak Nala was swept away, completely blocking traffic and further isolating villages in the Niti Valley.
3. vehicles Halted at Safe Points
All vehicles traveling along the highway have been stopped at secure points to prevent accidents amid ongoing landslide threats.
4. Rescue Operations in Full Swing
Chamoli police and disaster management teams are working round the clock to clear debris and assist stranded locals and travelers.
5. Cloudburst Aftermath adds to Crisis
The disaster follows a recent cloudburst in Mopata village, which left two people missing and several others injured, compounding the district’s challenges.
6. cm Pushkar Singh Dhami Reviews Situation
The chief minister has instructed officials to conduct rescue operations on a war footing, ensuring immediate aid to affected families.
7. Relief Measures and Financial Aid
CM Dhami announced ₹5 lakh financial assistance for families of victims and those whose houses were destroyed by the calamity.
8. Connectivity Restoration a Priority
Authorities are prioritizing clearing the blocked highways and restoring road connectivity to provide relief supplies and evacuate stranded individuals..jpg)
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