Heavy Rain and Landslides Disrupt Char Dham Yatra in Uttarakhand
Heavy Rain and Landslides Disrupt Char Dham Yatra in Uttarakhand
IN · Published Sep 28, 2026
• Incessant heavy rainfall and landslides have severely impacted Uttarakhand, leading to the suspension of the Char Dham Yatra for the second consecutive day.
• The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for Chamoli, Rudraprayag, Champawat, Nainital, and Pauri, warning of heavy to extremely heavy rainfall.

Impact & Risks

The adverse weather conditions have disrupted travel and tourism across Uttarakhand, stranding hundreds of travellers and mountaineers. Landslides have caused fatalities, including a child along the Kedarnath trek route and a man in Pauri district. Two mud houses collapsed in Nainital, though no casualties were reported. Rising water levels in the Ganga have halted rafting activities in Rishikesh, affecting local businesses. The ongoing heavy rainfall and snowfall pose risks of further landslides, road blockages, and infrastructure damage, particularly in mountainous regions.

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