Monsoon mayhem: Arako-Chinva motorway collapses due to landslide in Uttarakhand

Monsoon fury in Uttarakhand: Due relentless and torrential rainfall and thunderstorm in Uttarakhand, a landslide occurred on Saturday due to which several parts of Arako-Chinva motorway collapsed. 

Several numbers of tourists left stranded and traffic standstill caused commuter chaos in Modi village, situated on the borders of Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh.

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Meanwhile, dozens of villages and tourists have been isolated in Uttarakhand. 

Alert has also been issued for travellers as the recent landslide caused a blockage, making it unsafe for vehicles and commuters.

Monsoon wreak havoc in Uttarakhand

Continues downpour and thunderstorm in hilly areas, especially in Uttarakhand wreak havoc in the state. 

Thus, the torrential rains also led to several landslides and flashfloods in various districts. 

Heavy downpour affected the normal life with some areas of the city submerged in water. Inconvenience also caused to locals and tourists, making it extremely challenging for pedestrians and motorists to commute.

Gangotri NH blocked, vehicular movement disrupted 

Earlier in the day, a portion of Gangotri National Highway caved in due to a landslide near the Forest Department office at Lisa Depot in Uttarakhand's Uttarkashi disrupting vehicular movement

According to officials, a stretch of around 60 meters has caved in and the area is close to an airstrip said to be strategically important.

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On Thursday, the Gangotri National Highway, 500 meters ahead of Bhatwadi, stood closed to traffic due to falling of debris. 

- With inputs from agencies

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