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Heavy Rains Block Badrinath-Rishikesh Highway, Stranding Pilgrims
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News18•27-09-2026, 13:45
Heavy Rains Block Badrinath-Rishikesh Highway, Stranding Pilgrims
- •Heavy rainfall in Uttarakhand has blocked the Badrinath-Rishikesh National Highway due to falling rocks and debris, stranding pilgrims.
- •The blockage occurred near Sirobagarh, impacting devotees traveling to Badrinath and Kedarnath, with long queues of vehicles forming.
- •Srinagar Police of Pauri Garhwal advises commuters to halt at safe locations and avoid proceeding until the Sirobagarh stretch is cleared.
- •Despite continuous downpour, pilgrims continue to arrive at Kedarnath Dham; Rudraprayag district administration is on high alert.
- •Authorities urge pilgrims to remain in safe locations, adhere to weather advisories, and avoid unnecessary risks due to landslides and rockfalls.
Key Questions Answered
Heavy rainfall over two days caused rocks and debris to tumble down from the hillside, blocking the Badrinath-Rishikesh National Highway and leaving vehicles carrying pilgrims stranded on both sides of the road.
The Rudraprayag district administration has been placed on high alert, and Srinagar Police in Pauri Garhwal have stepped up vigilance while urging commuters and pilgrims to halt at safe locations until weather and road conditions improve.
Yes, despite continuous downpours and adverse weather conditions, pilgrims continue to arrive at Kedarnath Dham to offer prayers to Baba Kedar.
