Dehradun, Aug 23 (PTI) The yatra to Gangotri shrine remained suspended for the third consecutive day as the debris brought by landslides on the national highway was yet to be cleared, official sources said today.Rishikesh-Gangotri national highway has been struck by landslides following heavy rains at Sukhitop and Bhatwari.Efforts are on to clear the debris and reopen the road for traffic, they said.The highway had opened only last week after remaining closed for 12 days due to heavy landslides at Sainj area where a road stretch of 80 m was washed away.However, the yatra routes to Badrinath, Kedarnath and Yamunotri are open for pilgrims.
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