Archive · 31 Jul 2026
Uttarakhand Rivers Swell, 109 Roads Closed, Yatra Suspended
Heavy rain in Uttarakhand made big rivers like the Ganga rise higher than normal.
The water pushed the rivers over warning lines, and landslides blocked many roads.
Because of the danger, the state closed 109 roads and stopped the famous Char Dham Yatra pilgrimage.
People were told to stay away from riverbanks and move to safer places.
The Ganga was almost at a dangerous level, and other rivers like the Alaknanda, Mandakini, and Kali were also very high.
Heavy rain caused major rivers, including the Ganga, to swell beyond warning levels.
Landslides blocked 109 roads, including the Tyuni‑Mussoorie‑Maletha National Highway near Nagthat.
The Char Dham Yatra was suspended due to flooding and road closures.
River levels: Ganga 292.90 m in Haridwar, Alaknanda 626.18 m, Mandakini >625 m, Kali 888.90 m in Pithoragarh.
Authorities urged residents to stay away from riverbanks and relocate from low‑lying areas.
- Who
- Uttarakhand state authorities
- What
- Heavy rain caused rivers to swell, landslides blocked roads, and the Char Dham Yatra was suspended
- When
- Wednesday
- Where
- Uttarakhand, India
- Why
- Incessant rain led to flooding and landslides
- River
- Ganga
- Ganga Level
- 292.90 metres
- River
- Alaknanda
- Alaknanda Level
- 626.18 metres
- River
- Mandakini
- Mandakini Level
- >625 metres
- River
- Kali
- Kali Level
- 888.90 metres
- Roads Closed
- 109
- Yatra Suspended
- Char Dham Yatra