Archive · 21 Aug 2025
Uttarakhand Highways Blocked by Landslides; Two Fatalities Reported
Heavy rains caused landslides that shut down two important highways in Uttarakhand, India.
The Gangotri and Yamunotri Highways are blocked, causing trouble for travelers.
Sadly, two people died when rocks fell on the Gangotri Highway.
The government is trying to clear the roads and help people affected by the disaster.
The District Magistrate is checking the work being done to fix the roads and restore life back to normal.
Landslides have blocked the Gangotri and Yamunotri Highways in Uttarakhand.
The Gangotri Highway is blocked near Dharasu Purana Thana and Sonagad.
The Yamunatri Highway is blocked near Kuthnaur and Naradchatti.
Two fatalities were reported on the Gangotri Highway in the Dabrani area due to falling debris.
Authorities are actively working to restore the highways and provide relief.
- Who
- Authorities including Uttarkashi Police, Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, and District Magistrate Prashant Arya.
- What
- Highways blocked by landslides, rescue operations, and relief work.
- When
- Recent events, with ongoing efforts.
- Where
- Uttarakhand, India; specifically Gangotri and Yamunotri Highways.
- Why
- Heavy rainfall and landslides.
Affected Areas
Disaster Response
Restoration Efforts
Affected Areas
Harsil and Dharali affected by cloudburst.
Disaster Response
Ongoing work for restoration.
- Affected Highways
- Gangotri and Yamunotri Highways
- Location of Blockage (Gangotri)
- Dharasu Purana Thana, Sonagad, Dabrani
- Location of Blockage (Yamunatri)
- Kuthnaur, Naradchatti
- Casualties
- Two fatalities reported on the Gangotri Highway.
- Response
- Restoration work and rescue operations are underway.
- Officials Involved
- Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, District Magistrate Prashant Arya
