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Heavy Rain in Uttarakhand Sparks Landslides, 136 Roads Shut
✍️ hindustantimes.com
🗓 06 Sep 2026, 09:32 AM
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Continuous downpours across Uttarakhand have triggered landslides, forcing authorities to close 136 roads statewide.
Heavy rain over the past few days has battered the hilly terrain of Uttarakhand, causing soil saturation and triggering multiple landslides across the region. The downpours, described by the state meteorological department as unusually intense for this season, have affected both rural and urban areas.
Local officials reported that the landslides have blocked several critical routes, prompting the Public Works Department to shut down a total of 136 roads to ensure public safety. Rescue teams have been dispatched to clear debris and assist any stranded motorists.
The state government has issued advisories urging commuters to avoid non‑essential travel and to follow alternate routes announced by traffic police. Engineers are working round the clock to assess damage and restore connectivity where possible.
Authorities warned that further rainfall could exacerbate the situation, and they remain on high alert to respond to any new incidents.
Local officials reported that the landslides have blocked several critical routes, prompting the Public Works Department to shut down a total of 136 roads to ensure public safety. Rescue teams have been dispatched to clear debris and assist any stranded motorists.
The state government has issued advisories urging commuters to avoid non‑essential travel and to follow alternate routes announced by traffic police. Engineers are working round the clock to assess damage and restore connectivity where possible.
Authorities warned that further rainfall could exacerbate the situation, and they remain on high alert to respond to any new incidents.