Dehradun, Aug. 14 -- The Badrinath Highway was reopened for traffic on Thursday after being blocked by debris falling from the hills near the Nandprayag, Bhanerpani, and Pagalnala areas.

In a post on X, the Chamoli Police confirmed the development.

"Traffic Update | Badrinath National Highway. The Badrinath National Highway which was blocked near #Nandprayag, #Bhanerpani (Pipalkoti) and #Pagalnala has been opened for traffic," it said.

Earlier, the Chamoli Police posted on X, "Badrinath National Highway is blocked due to debris falling from the hill near #Nandprayag, #Bhanerpani (Pipalkoti) and #Pagalnala."

In another post, Almora police stated that traffic had been disrupted due to continuous debris and stones falling from the hillsi...