Dehradun/Shimla, June 30, 2025 – Torrential monsoon rains have severely disrupted normal life across Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh, prompting red alerts from the India Meteorological Department (IMD), blocking key highways, and suspending pilgrimage activities.
Uttarakhand: Infrastructure Hit, Pilgrimage Interrupted
In Uttarakhand, heavy rainfall triggered multiple roadblocks along the Yamunotri National Highway, particularly between Silai Band and Ojri, due to sections of the road being washed away. Officials confirmed that restoration efforts are underway, though the process is expected to take time.
“The Yamunotri National Highway is blocked at two points due to road washouts. Restoration work is in progress,” the Uttarkashi Police confirmed in a post on X (formerly Twitter). Additionally, the stretch between Brahmkhal and Mahargaon was rendered impassable due to debris accumulation.
According to the District Disaster Management Authority (DDMA), Tehri Garhwal district recorded an average rainfall of 79.2 mm. The continuous downpour disrupted electricity supply in areas such as Agrakhaal, Chamba, Jakhindhar, and Dughamandar, while water supply was affected in Chamba Block.
The Char Dham Yatra, one of India’s most significant religious pilgrimages, was temporarily suspended on Sunday following a cloudburst near Barkot, which led to a massive landslide. Two workers were killed, and seven others remain missing. The yatra resumed Monday after a 24-hour suspension.
Himachal Pradesh: Red Alert Amid Rising Death Toll
In neighbouring Himachal Pradesh, the Beas River has swelled beyond danger levels following intense rainfall, causing widespread flooding. The Shimla Meteorological Centre has issued a red alert for very heavy rainfall across 10 districts, including Shimla, Solan, Sirmaur, Mandi, Kullu, Kangra, Chamba, Una, Hamirpur, and Bilaspur.
Since June 20, the state has reported 20 fatalities linked to rain-induced incidents. In the last 24 hours alone, three more lives were lost—two by drowning in Una and Bilaspur, and one due to a fall in Shimla.
The IMD has cautioned that the red alert will remain in effect through June 30, with further heavy rainfall forecast into the first week of July.
Authorities on High Alert
Emergency response teams are working across both states to restore essential services and reopen key transport corridors. Disaster management officials have urged residents and travelers to exercise caution and avoid high-risk zones, especially riverbanks and landslide-prone areas.
With more rain expected in the coming days, both Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh remain on high alert as monsoon activity continues to intensify across the Himalayan region.
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