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Uttarakhand: 72 roads blocked by landslides, IMD warns of more rain
Over 72 roads across Uttarakhand were blocked by landslides and boulder falls on Wednesday as the state received light to moderate rainfall. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert…
Over 72 roads across Uttarakhand were blocked by landslides and boulder falls on Wednesday as the state received light to moderate rainfall. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert for hilly districts, warning of thunderstorms, lightning and intense spells of rain from August 27 to September 1.
Pithoragarh was the worst-hit district with 14 road closures, followed by Nainital (12) and Chamoli (10). In Uttarkashi, pilgrim movement on the Yamunotri route continued under SDRF watch after a retaining wall collapsed near Bhangeligad on August 23. The Public Works Department said repairs will take seven to eight days.
The state recorded a 62% rainfall deficit in the 24 hours ending Wednesday morning, with 4.4 mm against a normal of 11.6 mm. The IMD expects intensified monsoon activity from August 30 to September 1, with heavy showers likely in hill districts through August 29.
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Uttarakhand's mountainous terrain makes it prone to landslides during the monsoon, which typically runs from June to September. The state has seen repeated road blockages in recent years, particularly on pilgrimage routes to Yamunotri, Kedarnath and Badrinath, disrupting the annual Char Dham yatra that draws lakhs of visitors. The IMD's yellow alert is the lowest of its four colour-coded warnings, advising authorities to stay prepared rather than ordering immediate action. With a rainfall deficit of 62% so far, the state has received less rain than usual, but the coming days' forecast could narrow that gap. The state disaster response force and PWD will continue clearing roads as rain persists. The next update from IMD on September 1 will indicate whether the alert is extended.
Source: hindustantimes.com
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