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72 Roads Blocked by Boulder Falls as Uttarakhand Prepares for Heavy Rain
✍️ Hindustan Times
🗓 26 Aug 2026, 06:36 PM
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Boulder falls have blocked more than 72 roads in Uttarakhand, prompting authorities to brace for impending heavy rainfall.
Uttarakhand's rugged terrain is highly susceptible to rockfalls, especially during the monsoon season.
Boulder falls have currently blocked more than 72 roads across the state, disrupting travel and transport links between districts.
State authorities have issued travel advisories, urging commuters to avoid affected routes and have dispatched teams to clear debris and restore connectivity.
With heavy rainfall expected in the coming days, officials warn that further rockfalls could pose serious risks to road safety and emergency services.
Boulder falls have currently blocked more than 72 roads across the state, disrupting travel and transport links between districts.
State authorities have issued travel advisories, urging commuters to avoid affected routes and have dispatched teams to clear debris and restore connectivity.
With heavy rainfall expected in the coming days, officials warn that further rockfalls could pose serious risks to road safety and emergency services.