This year, due to heavy rainfall in the state, many new landslide zones are forming on state and national highways. Experts say that continuous rainfall has reduced the mountains’ capacity to absorb water. At the same time, improper road widening is also a reason. If these new landslide zones are not treated quickly, they can become a major threat for the future.
New Landslide Zones on Gangotri and Yamunotri National Highways
In Uttarkashi district, about 15 new landslide zones have emerged on the Gangotri and Yamunotri National Highways due to landslides and river erosion. Debris and large stones are falling at all these places, causing road closures for hours.
On the Gangotri and Yamunotri National Highways, several new dangerous landslide zones have developed at Nagun, Dharasu Bend, Nalu Pani, Netala, Naluna, Papad Gad, Limchi Gad, Dabrani, Son Gad, and Dharali. In Chamoli district, land subsidence has occurred at the Band Bazaar of Nandnagar. A new landslide zone has formed near Gwada on the Nandprayag–Nandnagar route, where landslides from the hillside are continuing.
Cracks Developing in Residential Buildings
In Palla village of Jyotirmath, cracks have appeared in about 25 buildings. In the Pratapnagar area of Tehri district, continuous rainfall has posed a threat to the residential buildings of many villages. In Pokhari, Siloda, Kodhdi, Dodag-Thapla, Garh Sinwal, and Pujar village, cracks have developed in people’s houses.
Damage to Roads and Houses in Several Districts
Due to a landslide on the Pujar Village–Koteshwar route, the houses of five villagers have been damaged. In Pauri, landslide zones have formed on the Fatehpur–Lansdowne motor road at Palkot; on SH-9 at Diuli and Pipalkoti under the Dugadda construction division; and under the Baijro construction division on SH-32 at the Marchula–Saraikhet–Baijro–Pokhara–Satpuli motor road.
