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Monsoon disruption in Uttarakhand: Gangotri, Yamunotri routes hit by landslides; Asan Barrage opens gates

The Gangotri and Yamunotri National Highways were blocked due to road obstruction and continuous rockfall in Uttarkashi. Meanwhile, authorities released around 39,000 cusecs of water from the Asan Barrage in Dehradun after rising river discharge clogged the barrage's trash rack screen.

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Gangotri National Highway reopened after debris clearance; Uttarakhand on high alert amid heavy rainfall warning

The road stretch had been blocked due to landslide debris accumulation, disrupting movement along the highway. Uttarkashi District Magistrate Prashant Arya has directed the deployment of a permanent JCB machine at the location.

The Economic Times

Uttarakhand: Three vehicles fall into gorges in separate accidents; 7 killed, 6 injured

A series of tragic road accidents in Uttarakhand claimed the lives of seven people and injured six. A family of three died in Chamoli district after their vehicle fell into a gorge. In Uttarkashi, a pilgrim couple from Maharashtra perished similarly after losing control. Another accident in Almora district resulted…

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Mahak Chauhan: Girl from a Uttarakhand village shines in Rugby 7 tournament in Tashkent

Mahak Chauhan, a young athlete from Uttarkashi, shone at the CASA Rugby 7s Championship in Uzbekistan. She scored nine tries, earning the women's player of the tournament award. Chauhan's journey began unexpectedly when she mistook a rugby trial for a race. Her impressive performance highlights the potential of athletes from…

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‘Threatened after reports’, missing Uttarkashi journalist found dead

Ten days after he went missing, the body of journalist Rajeev Pratap Singh was recovered from a barrage in Uttarakhand’s Uttarkashi district on Sunday.

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Hafta 550: Opposition’s protest against voter fraud, SC stray dogs order, and Uttarkashi floods

This week on Hafta, Newslaundry’s Abhinandan Sekhri, Manisha Pande, and Jayashree Arunachalam are joined by Priya Sahgal, editorial director at NewsX, Jasmine Damkewala, advocate on record in the Supreme Court, and senior journalist Hridayesh Joshi.

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Inside Dharali’s disaster zone: The full story of destruction, ‘100 missing’, and official apathy

The flood in Dharali, Uttarkashi, is among the most devastating disasters to hit India in the past decade. On August 5, a sudden surge in the Khirganga river unleashed torrents of water, rocks, trees, and mud, destroying over 80 hotels, the local market, and a large stretch of the Gangotri…

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Reaching Dharali means climbing mountains and crossing a disaster

A week after flash floods devastated Dharali in Uttarkashi’s Harsil valley, the destruction is still everywhere you look. Villages remain cut off, roads have vanished, and bridges lie twisted in the river.

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TV Newsance 309: Uttarkashi disaster, Trump dhokhaa and Godi media’s MIGA magic

This week on TV Newsance, Navika Kumar and Smriti Irani gave us a saas-bahu masterclass – replete with sly taunts, spicy metaphors, and ticker shade.

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Uttarakhand disaster: Why experts say it was not a cloudburst

Four days after flash floods wreaked havoc in the Dharali area of Uttarkashi, the cause of the incident remains elusive.

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'Papa, We Won't Survive': Teen's Final Message Before Deadly Uttarkashi Flash Flood

A teenage boy sent a heartbreaking final message to his father before flash floods swept through Uttarkashi's Dharali village. Dozens remain missing.

International Business Times UK

Uttarkashi: No power, no calls, families anxious for news of the missing

Days after the flash floods in Uttarakhand’s Uttarkashi region, many families remain incommunicado with mobile networks and power supply affected in Harsil, Dharali and Gangotri areas.

Newslaundry

Villagers saved from Himalayan flash flood after leaving en masse to attend festival

Five people killed and over 50 missing after disaster strikes in the Himalayas

The Independent UK

5 dead, 50 missing: Uttarkashi floods expose cracks in Himalayan planning

At least five people have died and 50 are feared missing in Dharali village of Uttarakhand’s Uttarkashi district, which was hit by flash floods on Tuesday due to cloudbursts.

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Two dead and seven missing after cloudburst triggers landslide in Indian Himalayas

Intense rainfall in Uttarakhand causes flash floods and disrupts key pilgrimage route

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Uttarakhand: Online registrations for Char Dham Yatra & Hemkund Sahib begin

The Char Dham Yatra will begin on April 30 with the opening of the doors of Gangotri and Yamunotri temples in Uttarkashi district. Read further on Dynamite News:

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CM Dhami expresses grief over death of 9 trekkers in Uttarkashi

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Thursday expressed grief over the death of nine trekkers who lost their lives in an accident in Uttarkashi.

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Uttarakhand: 5 trekkers dead in Uttarkashi after group of 22 trekkers goes missing

The teams of the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) rescued a total of 11 trekkers and have been brought to Sahastradhara helipad in Dehradun while two others are present in nearby base camp, in the Bhatwadi block of Uttarkashi district. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Uttarkashi: Authorities issue orders to limit the use of horses, mules for Char Dham Yatra

The district authorities of the Uttarkashi have issued orders to curb the movement of horses and mules in a bid to ensure smooth, safe and peaceful movement of pilgrims on the Shri Yamunotri Dham foot pilgrimage route. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Uttarakhand: Over 1,000 forest fires in 4 months, crisis looms amid poor preparedness

Uttarakhand has witnessed more than 1,000 incidents of forest fire this year, both controlled and reported – most of them in Nainital, Almora, Pithoragarh, Pauri and Uttarkashi districts. With the forest becoming dry due to global warming and climate change, and a lack of rain and strong winds in the…

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"Sending more devotees to Yamunotri risky": Uttarkashi Police urges people to postpone their journey

As the Char Dham Yatra has begun, the Uttarkashi police have warned that sufficient devotees have reached Yamunotri and sending more devotees can be dangerous and requested worshippers to postpone their yatra for May 12. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Uttarakhand: Gangotri Dham in Uttarkashi goes under white blanket after receiving snowfall

Gangotri Dham, the highest temple dedicated to Goddess Ganga, received fresh rain and snowfall on Saturday morning. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Support pours in for Uttarkashi tunnel rescuer Vakeel Hassan as he continues protest near razed home

Political parties and trade unions rally behind Vakeel Hassan after DDA demolishes his house in New Delhi.

The Hindu

Silkyara tunnel rescue | Workers in AIIMS, all undergoing check-up

41 workers rescued from Silkyara tunnel in Uttarakhand's Uttarkashi; CM Dhami handed each a cheque of ₹1 lakh as 'appreciation' for their courage & patience.

The Hindu

Silkyara tunnel rescue operation keeps homestays, hotels in Uttarkashi busy

Hotels/homestays near Silkyara tunnel site hosting officials from multiple agencies for rescue op. Top State/govt officials staying at Anantam Residency in Bramhkhal. 10 villages in Uttarkashi district providing accommodation to rescue teams. ONGC officers staying at Monal Hotel.

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