Video: 80 Villages Cut Off As Massive Landslide Blocks Rudraprayag Roads
A massive landslide in Uttarakhand's Rudraprayag district has blocked the Timli-Badma motor road, cutting off 80 villages in the Kedar Valley. Heavy monsoon rains have also caused river levels to rise, prompting disaster management officials to issue high-alert warnings for residents.
Why it matters
The incident highlights the recurring vulnerability of Himalayan regions to climate-induced natural disasters and the critical need for disaster preparedness in mountainous terrain.
A massive landslide in Uttarakhand's Rudraprayag on Thursday has caused major loss amid incessant rainfall in the area, as 80 villages were cut off with road connectivity being blocked.A large section of a hill collapsed onto the Timli-Badma motor road in Rudraprayag's Kedar Valley, blocking the route. As a result, connectivity was disrupted, affecting 80 villages in the Kedar Valley.The landslide was triggered by continuous heavy rainfall. Residents were severely impacted due to the landslide, as they struggled with access to healthcare, education, and essential services.A massive landslide triggered by relentless rainfall struck Uttarakhand's Rudraprayag on Thursday, blocking the Timli-Badma motor road and cutting off connectivity to nearly 80 villages in the Kedar Valley.The disruption has severely impacted residents' access to healthcare,... pic.twitter.com/XEiSXhyzWJ - NDTV (@ndtv) August 6, 2026Rudraprayag has been battling the severe impact of monsoons.
Get smarter about the news
Sign up free for a feed built around what you actually care about, Dive Deeper research on any story, and the full text of every article.
Create free accountAlready have an account? Sign in