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Heavy Rain in Uttarakhand Causes Landslides, 136 Roads Shut
✍️ Hindustan Times
🗓 05 Sep 2026, 09:03 PM
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Intense rainfall in Uttarakhand has triggered multiple landslides, forcing authorities to close 136 roads across the state.
Heavy monsoon rains have swept through Uttarakhand, leading to a series of landslides that have closed 136 roads across the state.
State officials reported that the sudden downpour has destabilised slopes in several hilly districts, causing debris to block major highways and local roads.
Emergency teams have been dispatched to affected areas, but authorities warn that travel on the closed routes remains hazardous until the situation stabilises.
The Uttarakhand government has urged residents to avoid non-essential travel and to stay updated through local media and official advisories.
State officials reported that the sudden downpour has destabilised slopes in several hilly districts, causing debris to block major highways and local roads.
Emergency teams have been dispatched to affected areas, but authorities warn that travel on the closed routes remains hazardous until the situation stabilises.
The Uttarakhand government has urged residents to avoid non-essential travel and to stay updated through local media and official advisories.