Archive · 24 Jul 2026
Heavy Rain and Landslides Isolate 13 Villages in Uttarakhand
Heavy rain and landslides have cut off 13 villages in the Darma Valley of Uttarakhand, India.
The roads are blocked by huge boulders, making it hard for people to travel or communicate.
The government is trying to clear the roads, but residents are worried because the landslides seem to be happening more often.
Over 100,000 people live in these villages, and they are at risk if the rain continues.
Heavy rain and landslides have isolated 13 villages in Uttarakhand's Darma Valley.
22 roads are blocked, including the arterial Tawaghat-Lipulekh Road.
The government has cleared five roads but struggles with the remaining blocked roads due to large boulders.
Over 100,000 people are affected, with communication difficult due to poor mobile network.
Residents believe increased road construction has contributed to more frequent landslides.
- Who
- Residents of 13 villages in Darma Valley, Uttarakhand
- What
- Heavy rain and landslides have cut off access to 13 villages
- When
- Ongoing, with significant incidents on Wednesday
- Where
- Darma Valley, Pithoragarh district, Uttarakhand
- Why
- Heavy rainfall and frequent rockfalls have blocked roads and disrupted communication
Government Response
Local Residents' Concerns
Road Clearance Efforts
Government Response
The government has cleared five roads and is working to clear the remaining blocked roads.
Local Residents' Concerns
Residents believe the increased road construction has contributed to more frequent landslides.
- Location
- Darma Valley, Pithoragarh district, Uttarakhand
- Number of Villages Affected
- 13
- Population Affected
- Over 100,000
- Roads Blocked
- 22
- Rainfall
- 40mm to 73mm daily