Badrinath National Highway Reopened in Chatwapipal After Blockage
The Badrinath National Highway, which was blocked in Chatwapipal, Uttarakhand, has been reopened for vehicular movement, according to Chamoli Police. The road was cleared and opened at around 10 am today.
Chamoli Police shared the update on social media, stating, “The blocked road near Chatwapipal has been opened.”
Earlier, the highway was blocked due to debris accumulation near Nandprayag and Chatwapipal. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecasted isolated heavy rainfall in Uttarakhand from September 25-27, which could lead to further disruptions.
On September 14, heavy rainfall caused multiple landslides along the Badrinath National Highway, blocking the road at several points including Lambagad, Nandprayag, Sonala, and Barrage Kunj. An alternate route between Sakot and Nandprayag was also blocked.
Chamoli Police have been stopping travelers at safe locations due to the frequent landslides and road blockages. The highway has also been previously blocked at Kameda (Gauchar), Nandprayag, and Chhinka, causing traffic disruptions.
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Badrinath National Highway -: This is a major road in Uttarakhand, India, that leads to the town of Badrinath, a famous pilgrimage site.
Chatwapipal -: Chatwapipal is a place in Uttarakhand, a state in northern India.
Uttarakhand -: Uttarakhand is a state in northern India known for its Hindu pilgrimage sites and natural beauty.
Chamoli Police -: Chamoli Police is the police department responsible for maintaining law and order in the Chamoli district of Uttarakhand.
debris -: Debris means broken pieces of something, like rocks and dirt, that can block roads.
landslides -: Landslides happen when a lot of rocks and earth slide down a hill or mountain, often due to heavy rain.
India Meteorological Department -: This is the government agency in India that predicts the weather and gives warnings about things like heavy rain.
