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Heavy Rains Trigger Landslides, Block Roads in Rudraprayag
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 04 Aug 2026, 05:37 AM
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Intense rainfall in Uttarakhand’s Rudraprayag has caused multiple landslides, shutting key roads and disrupting traffic.
Heavy rains over the past 24 hours have triggered several landslides in the hilly district of Rudraprayag, Uttarakhand, causing significant road blockages. The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) reported that the NH 309 corridor, which connects Rudraprayag to nearby towns, is currently closed due to a large debris pile.
Local authorities have deployed sandbags and temporary barriers to stabilize the affected slopes, while the Uttarakhand Forest Department has dispatched teams to assess the extent of the damage. Residents in the affected villages are advised to avoid the roads and seek alternate routes.
The Uttarakhand state government has issued a weather advisory, urging commuters to stay alert for sudden changes in rainfall and to follow instructions from local police and traffic officials. Emergency services are on standby to respond to any further incidents.
Meteorological data indicates that the region received over 120 mm of rainfall in a single day, a record that has overwhelmed the natural drainage systems and led to the current crisis.
Local authorities have deployed sandbags and temporary barriers to stabilize the affected slopes, while the Uttarakhand Forest Department has dispatched teams to assess the extent of the damage. Residents in the affected villages are advised to avoid the roads and seek alternate routes.
The Uttarakhand state government has issued a weather advisory, urging commuters to stay alert for sudden changes in rainfall and to follow instructions from local police and traffic officials. Emergency services are on standby to respond to any further incidents.
Meteorological data indicates that the region received over 120 mm of rainfall in a single day, a record that has overwhelmed the natural drainage systems and led to the current crisis.