Archive · 3 Sep 2026
Landslide Raises Morkhanda River Level, Triggers Alerts in Uttarakhand
A landslide happened near Bantoli in Uttarakhand’s Rudraprayag district.
The landslide caused the Morkhanda River to rise.
Officials worried that the nearby Mandakini River could also rise.
They warned people living near the riverbanks.
Officials at a nearby hydroelectric project were informed.
Local councils and town administrations were also alerted.
Loudspeakers will be used to warn people in risky areas.
The authorities are watching the situation closely.
A landslide near Bantoli in Uttarakhand’s Madmaheshwar valley caused the Morkhanda River’s water level to rise.
The incident occurred on Wednesday in Rudraprayag district, with reports received by officials in the evening.
Authorities increased vigilance and alerted residents living along the Morkhanda and Mandakini riverbanks.
Officials at the Renew Hydroelectric Project near Kund were informed about the situation.
Local bodies were told to use loudspeakers to warn residents and people travelling through sensitive areas.
- Who
- The Rudraprayag district administration, disaster management officials, local civic bodies and the Renew Hydroelectric Project officials.
- What
- A landslide caused the Morkhanda River’s water level to rise, prompting alerts and increased vigilance.
- When
- Wednesday; reports of the rising water level were received in the evening.
- Where
- Near Bantoli in the Madmaheshwar valley of Rudraprayag district, Uttarakhand, with alerts issued along the Morkhanda and Mandakini rivers.
- Why
- Authorities anticipated a possible further rise in the Mandakini River and sought to protect people in riverbank and other sensitive areas.
- Incident
- A landslide near Bantoli caused the Morkhanda River’s water level to rise.
- Location
- Madmaheshwar valley, Rudraprayag district, Uttarakhand.
- Potential concern
- Authorities anticipated a possible rise in the Mandakini River.
- Alerted facility
- The Renew Hydroelectric Project at Kund, near Ukhimath.
- Local bodies informed
- Rudraprayag Municipal Council and the nagar panchayats of Tilwara, Agastyamuni and Ukhimath.
- Warning measure
- Officials were instructed to use loudspeakers in riverbank and sensitive areas.