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Landslides Block Gangotri and Yamunotri Routes Amid Monsoon in Uttarakhand
✍️ The Economic Times
🗓 06 Aug 2026, 05:33 PM
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Heavy monsoon rains have triggered landslides that have closed the trekking routes to the sacred shrines of Gangotri and Yamunotri in Uttarakhand, forcing authorities to divert pilgrims and open the Asan Barrage gates.
Heavy monsoon rains in Uttarakhand have triggered multiple landslides, blocking the trekking routes to the holy shrines of Gangotri and Yamunotri.
The landslides have closed the roads that pilgrims use to reach the sites, causing significant delays and forcing authorities to redirect traffic to alternate paths.
In response, the state government has opened the gates of the Asan Barrage to release excess water and prevent further flooding, while rescue teams are monitoring the affected areas.
Travel agencies and local tourism bodies have advised pilgrims to postpone their visits until the routes are cleared and safety conditions improve.
The Uttarakhand police and forest department are conducting regular checks and have set up temporary shelters for stranded travelers.
The landslides have closed the roads that pilgrims use to reach the sites, causing significant delays and forcing authorities to redirect traffic to alternate paths.
In response, the state government has opened the gates of the Asan Barrage to release excess water and prevent further flooding, while rescue teams are monitoring the affected areas.
Travel agencies and local tourism bodies have advised pilgrims to postpone their visits until the routes are cleared and safety conditions improve.
The Uttarakhand police and forest department are conducting regular checks and have set up temporary shelters for stranded travelers.