Uttarkashi, Aug. 23 -- The Gangotri and Yamunotri National Highways have been partially obstructed due to debris and trees falling on the road after the Uttarkashi region experienced heavy rainfall, police officials informed on Saturday.

Work of clearing the debris is currently underway while traffic has been stopped at a safe distance, Uttarkashi police has said. In Yamunotri NH, a tree fell on the highway near the Gyanoti location, with fire teams and National Highways and Infrastructure Development Corporation Ltd (NHIDCL) officials working to clear the route.

In Yamunotri, debris fell on the road, completely blocking the route.

"The Gangotri National Highway has been obstructed near Dharasu (old police station) due to stones and de...