Dehradun, July 10 -- Garhwal Post Bureau
Dehradun/Rudraprayag, 7 Jul: Heavy rain lashing Uttarakhand since last night has led to the Alaknanda and Mandakini rivers swelling dangerously, while landslides and debris have blocked several key highways, severely hampering the Char Dham Yatra and have badly affected road connectivity across the state. The Badrinath and Kedarnath highways are bearing the brunt, as frequent landslips and falling boulders have brought vehicular movement to a near halt, leaving pilgrims stranded and locals struggling.
According to the State Emergency Operations Centre, more than 50 roads, including two national highways, stand closed due to heavy debris. In Dehradun district, the Vikasnagar-Kalsi-Barkot National Hi...