A torrential downpour in Uttarakhand's Chamoli district resulted in a catastrophic landslide that swept away a crucial section of National Highway 7, leading to the Badrinath shrine, seen here on Thursday (June 29).

As a result, pilgrims and tourists found themselves stranded, unable to continue their journey. The highway, now buried under a mound of debris, requires urgent clearing to restore traffic flow.

Distressing video footage showcases the magnitude of the landslide, with a massive accumulation of rubble obstructing the road. Among those affected are pilgrims en route to Badrinath and Hemkund Sahib, adding to the urgency of the situation. Authorities are working tirelessly to remove the debris and reopen the highway, ensuring the safe passage of stranded individuals at the earliest.

A landslide triggered by heavy rain washed away part of key highway in chamoli district in Uttrakhand, this landslide had left pilgrims tourists stranded. A portion of national highway 7 which leads to badrinath shrine is now covered in debris ,Efforts are on to clear the rubble and restore traffic along the route at the earliest
Video shows a mound of debris accumulated on the road . The stranded pilgrims included those on way to Badrinath and Hemkund Sahib, officials said

A landslide triggered by heavy rain washed away part of key highway in chamoli district in Uttrakhand, this landslide had left pilgrims tourists stranded. A portion of national highway 7 which leads to badrinath shrine is now covered in debris ,Efforts are on to clear the rubble and restore traffic along the route at the earliest
Video shows a mound of debris accumulated on the road . The stranded pilgrims included those on way to Badrinath and Hemkund Sahib, officials said