Heavy rains pound Uttarakhand, damage highways

“The situation is challenging, but we’re working to restore connectivity,” said the DDMA official, as heavy rainfall in Champawat and Almora districts blocked roads, stranding vehicles and passengers.The Tanakpur-Pithoragarh highway was blocked near Gurna Santola, forcing many, including army personnel, to risk their lives and cross the debris-filled terrain. “We’re doing our best to clear the roads, but the rain is making it difficult,” said the DDMA spokesperson.In Almora, the Salta-Almora route was severely affected, with a small bridge pillar near Mohaan shifting due to the rain, halting heavy vehicles’ movement. Smaller vehicles were allowed to pass with caution. Landslides in the Danyas area and the Panyali stream swelling caused further disruptions, but PWD officials used JCBs to restore traffic flow.



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