Yamunotri NH Blocked, Relief and Rescue in Progress

Dusmanta Behera
Dusmanta Behera - Editor-in-Chief
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Heavy rainfall has caused landslides and road washouts, blocking the Yamunotri National Highway at several points between Silai Band and Ojari. In Uttarakhand’s Uttarkashi district, work is underway on a war footing to restore the highway as quickly as possible. Heavy machinery is being deployed to carry out the operations.

The District Magistrate remains stationed in disaster-affected areas to oversee relief efforts and restoration work.

The National Highway is still not open for vehicular movement, but with the help of security personnel, pilgrims stranded on the Yamunotri side are being evacuated on foot. Around 50 percent of the pilgrims have been rescued and moved to safe locations.

All departmental teams deployed on-site have been instructed to carry out their duties with full sensitivity and alertness.

 

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Dusmanta Behera's pioneering experience of 26 years includes key roles at News Today Pvt Ltd, ETV Networks, Lok Sabha TV. Rajya Sabha TV, and Sansad TV. As an accredited Video Journalist for more than 15 years under MI&B, Government of India covered State Visits of Prime Minister and Vice President. Valuable Contributions include Series on "National Security" and Chamber Telecast. Key interest remains in Documentaries on Armed Forces and Travelogues.
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