River submerges Sahastradhara-Maldevta link road due to heavy rain, Uttrakhand CM inspects site

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Jul 26, 2023 13:30
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River submerges Sahastradhara-Maldevta link road due to heavy rain, Uttrakhand CM inspects site

 Constant downpours since early morning have caused a spate at Sahastradhara River, a tourist spot in Dehradun, officials said on Wednesday.

According to Dehradun Police, incessant rains in Dehradun since 4:00 am today have resulted in an upsurge in the Sahastradhara River.

The Officials also stated that the rivers around the city were also in a spate and that residents residing around the Sahastradhara area should be cautious.

Today morning traffic was suspended with debris continuing to fall at many places on the Gangotri-Yamunotri National Highway, as persistent rains continue to wreak havoc in the Uttarkashi district of Uttarakhand.

According to the Uttarkashi District Administration, the Gangotri-Yamunotri National Highway was closed to traffic as boulders continued to fall at many places following persistent downpours in the region.