1 year ago
Landslides Strand Pilgrims on Badrinath-Hemkund Sahib Road
Imagine lots of people going to visit holy places like Badrinath and Hemkund Sahib.
Suddenly, big chunks of earth and rocks fell down on the road because of the rain.
This blocked the road, so over 700 people got stuck.
The people were stuck in two different places.
The government is working hard to clear the road so people can continue their journey.
Hopefully, the road will be open soon!
Over 700 pilgrims were stranded near Bhairpani and Karnaprayag due to landslides.
A landslide occurred at Bhairpani on Monday morning, blocking Badrinath Road.
Another landslide happened at Karnaprayag on Sunday night, also blocking the road.
Stranded pilgrims were en route to and from Badrinath and Hemkund Sahib shrines.
Efforts are underway to clear the debris and reopen the roads.
- Who
- Over 700 pilgrims traveling to and from Badrinath and Hemkund Sahib shrines.
- What
- Landslides blocked roads, stranding pilgrims.
- Where
- Near Bhairpani and Karnaprayag on the Badrinath Road.
- When
- Landslides occurred on Sunday night and Monday morning.
- Why
- Due to landslides caused by heavy rain.
Key facts
- Stranded Pilgrims
- Over 700
- Affected Roads
- Badrinath Road
- Landslide Locations
- Bhairpani and Karnaprayag
- Shrines
- Badrinath and Hemkund Sahib
- Road Clearing Efforts
- Ongoing by Border Road Organisation and PWD
Quotes
State Emergency Operation Centre
A government organization in Dehradun
“Efforts are on to clear blocked roads at both landslide sites. It’s likely to open today as the weather is clear in several parts of the hills.”
thestatesman.com
Sources
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