Severe Rainfall Disrupts Sonprayag-Kedarnath Route

Heavy rainfall has caused significant damage to the Sonprayag-Kedarnath road, halting traffic. Rising water levels in the Sone, Alaknanda, and Mandakini rivers have further exacerbated the situation. Authorities are currently working on repairs and have urged pilgrims to stay safe until conditions improve.

The Sonprayag-Kedarnath road was damaged by a swollen Sone river on Saturday, disrupting the movement of traffic on the route.

District Disaster Management Officer Nandan Singh Rajwar said movement of traffic on the route has come to a halt near the shuttle service bridge in Sonprayag. The level of water in the Alaknanda, Mandakini rivers is also rising, he said.

The district was lashed by a heavy rain Friday night. Authorities are repairing the damaged road in Sonprayag, Rajwar said. He appealed to the pilgrims going to Kedarnath to stay at safe places until the weather improves and the road is restored to traffic.