The heavy incessant rains for the last 24 hours has disturbed the normal life of the people in various parts of the Garhwal region including the Pauri district. landslides, mudslides and boulder falls have blocked a number of roads in the five mountainous districts of Garhwal.
The national highway to Badrinath was blocked at Hanumanchatti due to damaged retaining wall and at lambagad due to recurring fall of debris. The water levels of rivers in Chamoli district and at Srinagar in Pauri district were on the rise on Wednesday. In Pauri, the district magistrate Sushil Kumar has ordered closure of all schools on Thursday. Considering the alert issued by the meteorological department, the DM has cancelled the leave of officers at district, tehsil and block levels.
He also directed all officials concerned to remain vigilant and prepared for any emergency situation. In Pauri district 27 roads are blocked while in Chamoli district 63 of the 88 blocked were opened on Wednesday.