Breaking News — Uttarakhand
DEHRADUN: Amid heavy monsoon showers and rising threats of landslides, the Uttarakhand Government has ordered the closure of all schools in Dehradun and Uttarkashi district for Monday, August 25, prioritizing safety as environmental pressures mount across the Himalayan state.
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The Gangotri National Highway is impassable near Naloona, with repeated landslides forcing police to barricade the stretch and halt vehicular traffic. ([turn0search5])
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In Uttarkashi itself, both the Gangotri and Yamunotri highways remain cut in multiple spots—Gangotri Highway near Dharasu Purana Thana and Sonagad, and the Yamunotri Highway near Kuthnaur and Naradchatti—where debris continues to obstruct movement.
Situation Breakdown
| Area | Alert/Impact |
|---|---|
| Dehradun & Uttarkashi | All schools closed today due to heavy rain warnings. |
| Gangotri NH (Naloona) | Blocked by ongoing landslides; traffic barricaded. |
| Gangotri NH (Dharasu/Sonagad) | Debris blocking passage; authorities working to clear. |
| Yamunotri NH (Kuthnaur/Naradchatti) | Landslides have rendered the highway impassable. |
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