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Uttarakhand Monsoon: Gangotri, Yamunotri Highways Blocked as Ganga Rises

Uttarakhand Monsoon: Gangotri, Yamunotri Highways Blocked as Ganga Rises
Gangotri and Yamunotri highways blocked by debris, Ganga crosses warning mark in Rishikesh · m.rediff.com

Every year, heavy rains called the monsoon come to India.

This year, the rain has been falling a lot in the northern part of the country.

Because of the rain, some roads in a state called Uttarakhand got blocked.

Big stones and mud, called debris, slid onto the roads.

Two important roads that lead to holy places called Gangotri and Yamunotri were blocked.

Workers are clearing the roads so people can travel again.

The roads to two other holy places, Badrinath and Kedarnath, are still open.

People can drive on those roads normally.

In a city called Rishikesh, the big river Ganga rose very high, past a warning mark.

The state government is watching the weather and giving updates.

Key facts

State
Uttarakhand
Rainfall
Light to moderate; light rainfall reported in Tejam tehsil of Pithoragarh district
Gangotri Highway (NH-34)
Blocked near Helgugad, Nalupani and Gangnani due to debris
Yamunotri Highway (NH-134)
Blocked near Durbil and Syanachatti due to debris
Char Dham Yatra Routes
Badrinath and Kedarnath National Highways open with normal traffic
Government Update Time
5:30 AM via telephone report

Sources

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