After this, about 1200 pilgrims reached Badrinath Dham, about 600 pilgrims left for their destination. But on Saturday evening, the movement of vehicles came to a halt again due to the rise of Lambagad drain. Where BRO machines had filled stones on the highway, the traffic came to a halt due to re-filling of water. BRO Commander Col Manish Kapil said that due to heavy rains it is becoming difficult to maintain the highway smooth. The highway was restored but after it rained again, the Lambagad drain has come in spate.
A huge boulder fell in Malli Bazar due to landslide at Eladhar of Dharchula in Pithoragarh. Due to this, a two-storey house of 12 rooms and shops of businessman OP Verma was completely destroyed. There was chaos in the entire market after the boulder fell on the house. Some other houses are also expected to be demolished by boulders and rubble. The two storey house was completely demolished.
In Dharchula, landslide debris from the forest in the upper area of Tadkot and Malli Bazar filled the road and rocks started falling from the hill. Due to this the road was completely closed in no time. According to the local people, due to the falling debris in the river, Ramganga has turned into a 30 feet deep 700 meter long lake.
Source: navbharattimes.indiatimes.com
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