Aanchal Munjal stuck in Uttarakhand : The weather in Uttarakhand is becoming increasingly dangerous. Continuous torrential rains in many districts have badly affected normal life. Meanwhile, celebrities are also falling prey to this natural disaster. Actress Aanchal Munjal, who came into limelight with the film ‘Pushpa 2’, has shared a video of herself from the mountains of Uttarakhand, in which she is seen stranded on the road amid heavy rains and landslides.
How did Aanchal Munjal get stuck on the road?
Sharing the video on her official Instagram account, Aanchal elaborated that she is currently in Uttarakhand for work or personal visit. As she was coming down from the mountains, she suddenly started encountering small traffic patches on the way. Initially they thought that the car would be moving slowly on the hilly roads like normal days and on top of that it was raining, due to which the traffic was slow. But, the seriousness of the situation was realized when after about 30 minutes, all the passengers present in their vehicle received an emergency alert on their phones warning of heavy to very heavy rain in Nainital and Almora districts and to be alert. Soon after, he received concrete information that a massive landslide had occurred on the very route through which his convoy was passing. A huge part of the mountain and huge rocks fell directly on the road, completely blocking the entire road.
Passengers’ struggle and actress’s statement
Despite it being almost evening, Aanchal and many other passengers along with her remained stranded on the road for hours. Describing the seriousness of the situation, Aanchal said in the video, “It is a very difficult situation, everyone is just stranded. Many people had trains which have been missed. We also have to reach, but everyone is stranded.” Sharing this horrifying experience, he wrote in the caption of his video that for the first time in his life he has seen flood and disaster so closely.
Administration’s red alert and affected areas
Uttarakhand State Disaster Management Authority has issued a red alert in many areas of the state due to heavy to very heavy rains. It is feared that the worst impact of this weather attack will be on Nainital and Almora districts.
The major areas affected include Chaukhutia, Bhikiyasain, Ranikhet, Bhanauli, Katarmal, Janti, Ramnagar, Bhimtal, Haldwani, Mukteshwar, Kotabagh, Bhawali and surrounding areas including Dwarahat. The administration has appealed to the people and tourists of all these areas to remain completely alert and avoid unnecessary travel during heavy rains. This havoc of nature in Uttarakhand once again reminds us how risky traveling to mountainous areas can be during monsoon. Although Aanchal Munjal and other passengers are stuck in this terrible situation, the administration is continuously monitoring the situation and people are being appealed to stay at safe places.
FAQ
Why is Aanchal Munjal stuck in Uttarakhand?
She is stuck on the road due to heavy torrential rains and a massive landslide on the way.
In which film has Aanchal Munjal worked?
She has recently come into limelight with the film ‘Pushpa 2’.
Which districts in Uttarakhand are said to be most affected?
Nainital and Almora districts are most affected by heavy rains.