Torrential Rains Trigger Landslides, Block Rishikesh-Badrinath Highway as Uttarakhand Braces for Continued Extreme Weather
Key Highlights Highway Blockage: Heavy debris blocked the Rishikesh-Badrinath highway near Shivpuri. Traffic Disruption: Vehicles stranded on both sides; no injuries reported. SDRF Action: Relief and clearance operations underway with police support. Weather Warning: IMD forecasts severe conditions on May 4–5; to continue through May 6–7. Mussorie Impact: Kempty Fall swelled; several shops inundated with water and debris. Sudden Weather Shift Disrupts Traffic; SDRF and Police Begin Relief Operations Intense rainfall suddenly occurred. Strong winds accompanied the rainfall. This weather disrupted traffic and caused a major blockage on the Rishikesh-Badrinath Chardham road on Sunday evening. The downpour led to landslides…