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August 14, 2026 12:43 PM

CM Dhami takes stock of rescue operations after tunnel tragedy in Chamoli

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Friday visited the Pipalkoti area in Chamoli district to take stock of the ongoing relief and rescue operations at an under-construction tunnel of a hydroelectric project, where seven workers were killed after water and debris suddenly gushed into the tunnel on Thursday evening. The incident occurred at the Tail Race Tunnel (TRT) of the Vishnugad-Pipalkoti Hydroelectric Project, being built by THDC India Ltd. According to officials, landslides ...

August 6, 2026 10:56 AM

Debris Blocks Badrinath National Highway Near Helang in Chamoli; Restoration Underway

The Badrinath National Highway was blocked near Helang in Uttarakhand’s Chamoli district on Wednesday after debris fell onto the road, disrupting vehicular movement along one of the state’s most important pilgrimage and strategic routes. According to the Chamoli district administration, debris and loose rocks came crashing down onto the highway following continuous rainfall in the region, forcing authorities to temporarily suspend traffic movement on the stretch. The administration said ro...

March 16, 2026 4:30 PM

Uttarakhand: Heavy Snowfall in Chamoli, Shri Badrinath Dham Wrapped in thick blanket of snow

As North India is gearing up for the start of the summer season, high-altitude areas in Uttarakhand's Chamoli district have been witnessing heavy snowfall since Sunday night. Due to intense snowfall, the temple premises in Shri Badrinath Dham, including Neelkanth Parvat and Narayan Parvat has been covered in a white blanket. Additionally, a sharp drop in temperatures has been recorded in the region. As a result, severe cold conditions have made a comeback in Badrinath and the surrounding l...

August 29, 2025 12:15 PM

Uttarakhand: Cloudbursts hit Rudraprayag, Chamoli; rescue operations underway

Cloudbursts struck the Bareth Dungar Tok area in Buskedar tehsil, Rudraprayag district, and the Deval area of Chamoli district, trapping several families due to debris flow. Taking cognisance of the situation, Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami said in a post on X, "A distressing report has been received that due to cloudbursts in the Bareth Dungar Tok area under the Buskedar tehsil of Rudraprayag district and in the Deval area of Chamoli district, some families have been trapped du...

August 7, 2025 8:27 AM

Schools shut as Uttarakhand faces monsoon fury; red alert in 8 districts

Uttarakhand remains on edge as torrential monsoon rains continue to wreak havoc across the hill state. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for several districts, warning of heavy to very heavy rainfall till August 12. Schools have been closed across the state as a precautionary measure, and authorities have advised residents to stay indoors. Districts under the red alert include Pauri Garhwal, Tehri, Uttarkashi, Dehradun, Champawat, Udham Singh Nagar, Bages...

February 28, 2025 8:20 PM

Uttarakhand Avalanche: 32 workers rescued in Chamoli, rescue efforts continue

A total of 32 Border Roads Organisation (BRO) workers have been rescued after being trapped under snow following an avalanche near Mana village in Uttarakhand’s Chamoli district, officials confirmed late Friday. Chamoli District Magistrate Sandeep Tiwari said that out of the 57 workers initially trapped, 32 have been safely evacuated. "Rescue operations are ongoing to evacuate the remaining 25 workers," he added. The Uttarakhand Disaster Management Department said that relief and rescue effo...