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Debris Blocks Badrinath Highway, Disrupting Char Dham Yatra
The Badrinath National Highway in Uttarakhand was blocked by debris from a hillside on Wednesday.
This has disrupted the Char Dham Yatra, a major pilgrimage that includes visits to four sacred shrines: Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath, and Badrinath.
The yatra was suspended on Tuesday and remained closed on Wednesday for the safety of pilgrims.
The Kedarnath Highway was also blocked in the Munkatiya area due to debris and rocks falling onto the road.
Authorities are working to clear the roads and ensure safety.
Despite the bad weather, over 45 lakh devotees have visited the shrines so far.
The highest number of visitors is at Badrinath, followed by Kedarnath, Gangotri, and Yamunotri.
Debris from a hillside blocked the Badrinath National Highway near Bhanerpani on Wednesday.
The Char Dham Yatra was suspended on Tuesday and remained closed on Wednesday for safety reasons.
The Kedarnath Highway was also blocked in the Munkatiya area due to debris and rocks falling onto the road.
Authorities are working to clear the roads and ensure the safety of pilgrims.
Over 45 lakh devotees have visited the Char Dham shrines so far, with Badrinath recording the highest number of visitors.
- Who
- Pilgrims and authorities in Uttarakhand
- What
- Debris blocks Badrinath National Highway, disrupting Char Dham Yatra
- Where
- Badrinath National Highway near Bhanerpani, Uttarakhand
- When
- Wednesday
- Why
- Due to continuous rainfall and landslides, causing debris to fall onto the road
Safety First
Pilgrimage Continuity
Safety Measures
Safety First
Safety is paramount; the yatra should remain suspended until all routes are cleared and declared safe.
Pilgrimage Continuity
The yatra should resume as soon as possible to accommodate pilgrims, with necessary safety measures in place.
Key facts
- Location
- Badrinath National Highway near Bhanerpani, Uttarakhand
- Date
- Wednesday
- Cause of Blockage
- Debris from a hillside
- Pilgrimage Status
- Suspended
- Total Pilgrims (as of July 25)
- 45,23,412
- Pilgrims in Last 24 Hours
- 8,126
- Highest Visitors
- Badrinath (15,53,525)
- Lowest Visitors
- Yamunotri (6,49,957)
Quotes
Nandan Singh Rajwar
Rudraprayag District Disaster Management Officer
“The road travel route is likely to remain obstructed at several places. Earlier, the road at Munkatiya was blocked but was reopened immediately. However, the area remains vulnerable. There is a constant threat of falling rocks, and in view of safety concerns, pilgrims are being assisted while crossing the affected stretch. Sector officers and rescue teams are continuously monitoring the route, and people are being advised to halt at safe locations.”
thehansindia.com
Sources
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