The water level of the Alaknanda River at Rudraprayag headquarters has crossed the warning mark following continuous rainfall, prompting the district administration to remain on high alert and urge residents in vulnerable areas to move to safer locations.
According to the Rudraprayag Municipal Council, persistent rainfall across the region has led to a steady rise in the water levels of rivers, streams and drains. Public announcements are being made across the municipal area, advising residents, particularly those living along riverbanks, to remain vigilant and relocate as a precaution.
Municipal Council Chairperson Santosh Rawat said continuous heavy rainfall had caused rivers, drains and streams to swell, leading to a sustained increase in water levels.
“We are advising residents in affected areas, including the entire municipal zone, to move to safer locations. Those living along riverbanks are urged to vacate their homes and relocate to safer areas,” she said.
Rawat added that municipal teams are making regular public announcements and are being deployed wherever required to provide relief and assistance.
The rising river has also disrupted access to houses located along the riverbank. The Rudraprayag Sangam and adjoining ghats have been completely submerged due to the swollen Alaknanda.
Officials are closely monitoring the situation as water levels remain high and have appealed to residents in vulnerable areas to follow official advisories and exercise caution.
Meanwhile, the Kedarnath Yatra remains suspended after a landslide triggered by heavy rainfall blocked the trekking route near Gaurikund on Thursday.
The landslide occurred around 200 metres ahead of the Gaurikund Gate, where a large volume of debris and boulders fell onto the trekking route, completely blocking access to the pilgrimage path.
Following the incident, the administration suspended the pilgrimage as a precaution and shifted stranded pilgrims to safer locations.
Teams from the police, district administration, State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) and other agencies have been deployed to clear debris, assess the damage and restore connectivity.
-ANI
