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Road has been closed due to landslide on Lipulekh-Tawaghat motorway of Pithoragarh in Uttarakhand. Due to this, about 300 people are trapped in Dharchula and Gunji. The incident is of Wednesday evening. It is said that a heavy rock has slipped. This rock has slipped 100 meters near Lakhanpur, about 45 km above Dharchula. Due to this the movement has come to a standstill. The process of rain continues in many districts.
Machines also buried in debris
Due to the cracking of the rock, many machines of the company working here have also been buried under the debris. This whole incident took place on Wednesday evening around 4.30 pm. At present, the rescue work is going on here. It is being told that it may take at least two days to open the road. Along with this, it is being told that the Uttarkashi-Gangotri National Highway has been obstructed due to falling of debris and stones from the hill near Helku Gad Gangnani. A large number of pilgrims’ vehicles are stranded on both sides of the route. At present, the BRO is working to clear the route.
Camp will be made in Kedarnath Dham
Four camps will soon be set up along the 18 km walking route to Kedarnath. These camps will be set up at Bhimbali, Rambada, Chhoti Lincholi and Badi Lincholi. Actually, people coming on foot to Kedar Dham face problems of oxygen due to high altitude. In such a situation, devotees sometimes feel tired. These camps will go a long way in helping the visitors to have a successful and comfortable visit. Uttarakhand Secretary Tourism Sachin Kurve told that through the camp the journey of the people will be made better and comfortable. The construction work of the camps will start soon.