Restoration work is in progress on a retaining wall damaged by continuous rainfall near Paniwala Band on the Dehradun-Mussoorie Road in Uttarakhand.
Following temporary repairs, the road has reopened for light vehicles, while heavy vehicle movement remains suspended. The ongoing restoration occurs amid persistent rainfall in the hilly region, which has disrupted daily life and kept authorities on alert.
Earlier, heavy rainfall in Dehradun caused the Tamasa River to overflow, submerging parts of the Tapkeshwar Mahadev Temple. The rising waters affected normal activities across the district and caused a tree to collapse, damaging nearby vehicles and structures. Water levels also rose in several rivers, including the Tamsa, Tons, and Asan.
Officials reported that some areas have experienced over 200 millimeters of rainfall in a single day, raising concerns about damage to infrastructure. Authorities have instructed regular public announcements to alert residents and advised people to avoid riverbanks and risky activities, such as taking selfies near rivers.
People and pilgrims have been urged to follow safety guidelines, especially if movement is restricted by weather conditions or damaged roads. Char Dham Yatra pilgrims have been advised to stay in designated safe areas during travel halts. The administration has also arranged to manage pilgrims during such disruptions.
Garhwal Commissioner Anand Swaroop stated, “We are experiencing heavy monsoon rains. Since this is the disaster-prone monsoon season, various incidents are occurring, and water levels in all major rivers have risen significantly.” He urged residents to remain cautious during the ongoing monsoon season.