Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 11:08am on 07 Jul 2024,Sunday Weather & Environment
The Chardham Yatra in Uttarakhand has been suspended due to heavy rain. The Indian Meteorological Department issued a red alert for July 7 and 8, predicting severe rain in Garhwal. Landslides have blocked key highways, including the road to Badrinath. The Alaknanda river is near the danger mark at Joshimath. Two pilgrims from Hyderabad were killed by falling boulders. Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami urged district magistrates to stay alert and advised the public to remain cautious. Intense rain is expected in multiple districts over the coming days.
