Severe disruption in Chamoli; relief operations ongoing.
1. Highway Blocked at Five LocationsThe badrinath Highway has been blocked at Pagal Nala, Nandprayag, Bhanerpani, Kameda, and Chatwa Peepal due to debris from landslides.
2. Bridge Washed Away on Jyotirmath-Malari RoadA motorable bridge at Tamak Nala was swept away, completely blocking traffic and further isolating villages in the Niti Valley.
3. vehicles Halted at Safe PointsAll vehicles traveling along the highway have been stopped at secure points to prevent accidents amid ongoing landslide threats.
4. Rescue Operations in Full SwingChamoli police and disaster management teams are working round the clock to clear debris and assist stranded locals and travelers.
5. Cloudburst Aftermath adds to CrisisThe disaster follows a recent cloudburst in Mopata village, which left two people missing and several others injured, compounding the district’s challenges.
6. cm Pushkar Singh Dhami Reviews SituationThe chief minister has instructed officials to conduct rescue operations on a war footing, ensuring immediate aid to affected families.
7. Relief Measures and Financial AidCM Dhami announced ₹5 lakh financial assistance for families of victims and those whose houses were destroyed by the calamity.
8. Connectivity Restoration a PriorityAuthorities are prioritizing clearing the blocked highways and restoring road connectivity to provide relief supplies and evacuate stranded individuals.