Uttarakhand CM Reports Landslide on Tawaghat-Dharchula Highway

By A Staff Reporter

Dehradun, Uttarakhand: Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami tweeted today regarding the disruption caused by a landslide on the Tawaghat-Dharchula National Highway in Pithoragarh district. The landslide has affected traffic, but CM Dhami reassured the public that no loss of life has been reported.

In his tweet, Dhami stated, “It has been reported that traffic has been affected due to a landslide on the Tawaghat-Dharchula National Highway in Pithoragarh district. It is a matter of relief that there has been no loss of life. The district administration and the concerned officials have been instructed to open the road as soon as possible.”

The Tawaghat-Dharchula National Highway is an important route connecting several regions in the state, and the landslide had caused significant disruption to the flow of traffic. The local administration, along with highway authorities, is working to clear the debris and restore normalcy.

The Uttarakhand government has prioritized the swift reopening of the road to minimize inconvenience to commuters, with teams on-site to assess and manage the situation. Further updates are expected as the efforts to clear the highway continue.