Dehra Dun, Jun 1 (PTI) A man was killed in landslides triggered by rains in Uttarkashi as light to moderate rains lashed most parts of Uttarakhand today bringing cold conditions in the hill state.
The rains triggered landslides at Chhatanga village in Uttarkashi district on Rishikesh-Yamunotri National Highway last evening, killing a 45-year-old man, officials said.
The landslides also blocked traffic on the road stranding pilgrims visiting Yamunotri shrine. However, the road was opened for light vehicles after some time.
Rains lashed most parts of Garhwal and Kumaon region.
Dehra Dun received 15.8 mm of rains, Pauri 25 mm, Ranikhet 38 mm Mukteshwar 37 mm, Nainital 31, Rudraprayag and Barkot both 40 mm.
Met Director Anand Sharma said the current weather conditions are likely to remain for another day with most areas likely to receive light to moderate rains.
Hailstorm, squall and thundershowers might also lash few areas in Chamoli, Uttarkashi and Pithoragarh and an alert has also been issued by the weather department for pilgrims visiting Chardhams in Garhwal Himalayas.
The continuous rains also brought cold conditions in the hill state and several people were seen wearing woollen clothes.
The rains triggered landslides at Chhatanga village in Uttarkashi district on Rishikesh-Yamunotri National Highway last evening, killing a 45-year-old man, officials said.
The landslides also blocked traffic on the road stranding pilgrims visiting Yamunotri shrine. However, the road was opened for light vehicles after some time.
Rains lashed most parts of Garhwal and Kumaon region.
Dehra Dun received 15.8 mm of rains, Pauri 25 mm, Ranikhet 38 mm Mukteshwar 37 mm, Nainital 31, Rudraprayag and Barkot both 40 mm.
Met Director Anand Sharma said the current weather conditions are likely to remain for another day with most areas likely to receive light to moderate rains.
Hailstorm, squall and thundershowers might also lash few areas in Chamoli, Uttarkashi and Pithoragarh and an alert has also been issued by the weather department for pilgrims visiting Chardhams in Garhwal Himalayas.
The continuous rains also brought cold conditions in the hill state and several people were seen wearing woollen clothes.
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