Uttarakhand: Traffic halted due to landslide on Yamunotri Highway, devotees are being evacuated safely on foot

Yamunotri Highway has once again come under the grip of landslide. The route has been completely blocked due to heavy debris and erosion near Silai Band and Ojri, due to which the pilgrims and local people on the Chardham Yatra had to face difficulties.

Traffic halted due to landslide on Yamunotri Highway
As soon as the information of the incident was received, teams of police, administration, SDRF reached the spot. In view of the situation, till the highway is restored, passengers are being evacuated safely through temporary footpaths and the concerned agencies are constantly engaged in removing the debris.

Rescue teams on alert mode
Due to continuous rain, there is a possibility of landslides in the hilly areas, in such a situation, the rescue teams are completely on alert mode to deal with any untoward situation. The Meteorological Department has issued an alert of heavy to very heavy rains for hilly districts to plain areas till July 6.