In Uttarakhand, Badrinath, Kedarnath, and Gangotri highways were blocked due to landslides following heavy rains in the state during the last 24 hours. Three people were killed in rain-related incidents in the state. As per reports rescue teams were deployed to clear the debris at various places. In Bageshwar national highway connecting Kapkot subdivision from District Headquarters has been damaged following heavy downpour.<br />''&nbsp;<br />''Dozens of link roads have also been blocked in Pauri, Tehri, Rudraprayag, and&nbsp; Uttarkashi of Garhwal division as well as in Pithoragarh and some other places in Kumaun region. Meanwhile, the Met department predicts that Light to moderate rain/thunderstorm with intense spell likely to occur at most places in Pithoragarh, Bageshwar, Nainital, Champawat, Pauri, Dehradun, Haridwar, Tehri, Rudraprayag and&nbsp; Uttarkashi districts and many places in Almora, Udham Singh Nagar &amp;Chamoli districts of Uttarakhand.<br />
News On AIR | August 11, 2020 12:29 PM
Uttarakhand: Badrinath, Kedarnath & Gangotri highways blocked due to landslides