Chamoli: A massive landslide occurred from the hill near Umatta in Karnaprayag. At around 1 o’clock in the night, the landslide debris from the hill fell into a hotel located on the highway. During this, the family and staff of the hotel operator staying in the hotel ran away and saved their lives. At the same time, a taxi vehicle passing by also got buried in the debris.
The people in the vehicle saved their lives with great difficulty. On Thursday morning, the NH is continuously clearing the debris from one end. But due to heavy debris, it may take some more time to open the NH. While debris and boulders are also falling continuously from the hill.
Due to the closure of the highway, a long line of vehicles has formed on both ends. The police have diverted vehicles to Badrinath and other places via Siwai. While the Sub-District Magistrate and Tehsildar, NH officials are also present on the spot. At the same time, the pipes of the Jal Sansthan are also buried due to the debris.
Yellow alert for rain in four districts including Dehradun
Yellow alert for rain has been issued in Doon, Tehri, Nainital and Champawat districts today as well. There is a possibility of heavy rain with lightning in these districts.
According to the forecast issued by the Meteorological Department, several rounds of rain can be seen in most parts of the four districts with yellow alert. According to meteorologist Rohit Thapliyal, the rain will continue for the next five days. Intense showers can also be seen in some mountainous areas.
Sunshine after light rain in Doon increased the mercury by 2.5 degrees
The maximum temperature increased by 2.5 and the minimum temperature increased by 1.1 degrees due to sunshine after light rain in the capital on Wednesday. At the same time, the possibility of several rounds of rain has also been expressed in the coming days. According to meteorologist Rohit Thapliyal, there is a possibility of heavy rain in Dehradun for the next five days.
Several rounds of rain with thunder can be seen in Doon on Thursday as well. In such a situation, the maximum temperature is expected to fall by 1.4 degrees. Talking about Wednesday, the maximum temperature of Doon was 34.4 degrees. Whereas, the minimum temperature was recorded at 24.3 degrees.
