Dehradun: Two national highways in Uttarakhand have been shut following a heavy spell of rainfall reportedly damaged roads in the mountain state. People take alternate routes for commuting risking their lives after road wash out in Uttarakhand’s Tehri Garhwal.

A large part of the road in Phakot on NH 94 was washed out on Friday. While talking to media, Iva Ashish Srivastava, Tehri Garhwal DM said, "NH 58 and 94 are closed, the situation is bad in the alternate routes too. Only one route is functional for now."

Heavy debris and boulders have come up at many places near Narendranagar, which are being tried to be removed by machines. On the other hand, due to the high traffic load on Chamba-Mussoorie road, there is a situation of jam. Efforts are underway to clear the routes, "Only one route is functional for now. The officers concerned are present at the spot and making continuous efforts," said the District Magistrate.   A major part of the road near Phakot on NH 94 has been washed out and the adjoining road has also developed cracks, causing continuous road breakage in Nagini.

Heavy rainfall followed by cloudbursts has caused flooding and landslides in Uttarakhand over the past few days. As per the State Disaster Management, water-logging has led to severe damage in the state. Heavy rains and cloudbursts have affected the local people in Dehradun damaging electric poles, trees, and houses. Also, two-wheelers were seen getting swept away. 

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