Landslides triggered by heavy rain hit road connectivity in U'khand, 2 NH among 126 roads shut

Dehradun, Jul 12 (PTI) Road connectivity across Uttarakhand remained severely disrupted on Sunday as landslides triggered by heavy rain blocked 126 roads, including two national highways, while a wall collapse in Dehradun injured a woman and forced seven families to relocate. The Rishikesh-Yamunotri National Highway also remained shut for the third consecutive day after a landslide at Syanachatti area, with restoration work still underway. According to the State Emergency Operations Center (SEOC), a total of 126 roads, including two national highways, have been blocked by landslides across the state. In Dehradun's Premnagar area, a temporary bridge built after last year's disaster was damaged in heavy rain early Sunday. However, officials said traffic was not disrupted as a newly constructed bridge nearby was opened for vehicular movement today. The SEOC said a woman was injured after the wall of a building under construction collapsed in the Patharia Pir area due to heavy rain. She was admitted to a hospital, while seven families living nearby were shifted to safer locations as a precaution. In Chamoli district, a portion of the Simli-Tharali-Gwaldam National Highway was partially damaged by a hill collapse near Narayangarh. While restoration work is underway, officials said traffic on the route continues to move smoothly. The Tawaghat-Gunji National Highway remained blocked at Malghat, where the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) is clearing debris to restore connectivity. The Rishikesh-Yamunotri National Highway at Sayanachatti has remained closed since Thursday following a landslide. The National Highways Department is engaged in round-the-clock restoration work, clearing debris and boulders while also preparing an alternative route to facilitate the movement of essential traffic. PTI DPT NB NB