Landslides triggered by heavy rain hit road connectivity in Uttarakhand, 2 NH among 126 roads shut

Road connectivity across Uttarakhand remained severely disrupted on Sunday as landslides triggered by heavy rain blocked 126 roads, including two national highways, while a wall collapse in Dehradun injured a woman and forced seven families to relocate. The Rishikesh-Yamunotri National Highway also remained shut for the third consecutive day after a landslide at Syanachatti area, with restoration work still underway. According to the State Emergency Operations Center (SEOC), a total of 126 roads, including two national highways, have been blocked by landslides across the state. In Dehradun's Premnagar area, a temporary bridge built after last year's disaster was damaged in heavy rain early Sunday. However, officials said traffic was not disrupted as a newly constructed bridge nearby was opened for vehicular movement today. The SEOC said a woman was injured after the wall of a building under construction collapsed in the Patharia Pir area due to heavy rain. She was admitted to a hospital, while seven families living nearby were shifted to safer locations as a precaution. In Chamoli district, a portion of the Simli-Tharali-Gwaldam National Highway was partially damaged by a hill collapse near Narayangarh. While restoration work is underway, officials said traffic on the route continues to move smoothly. The Tawaghat-Gunji National Highway remained blocked at Malghat, where the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) is clearing debris to restore connectivity. The Rishikesh-Yamunotri National Highway at Sayanachatti has remained closed since Thursday following a landslide. The National Highways Department is engaged in round-the-clock restoration work, clearing debris and boulders while also preparing an alternative route to facilitate the movement of essential traffic.