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#Monsoon Fury : Uttarakhand Hit Hard ; Due to Heavy Debris, Roads To Yamunotri, Badrinath Blocked

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The Yamunotri Highway number 123 was blocked due to falling debris near Chami village in Pauri Tehsil of Garhwal district in Uttarakhand as the monsoon fury continued over the northwestern Himalayan region, officials said.

As per officials, dozens of vehicles were left stuck on both sides of the road.

In a report by ANI , District disaster management officer, Uttarkashi, Devendra Patwal, said that the Yamunotri Highway 123 was blocked due to heavy debris near Chami.

“National Highway’s earth-moving machinery has left for the spot. Dozens of vehicles are stuck in the jam on both sides of the road,” the official further added.

Similarly, Badrinath National Highway was also blocked near Pagal Nala, Pipaloti due to debris falling off at many places.

As the monsoon fury continued over the northwestern Himalayan region, several roads were blocked and scores of people were stuck and stranded due to landslides.

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