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Fresh landslides overnight have disrupted hill travel in Uttarakhand today, 6 September. Officials flagged active boulder-fall zones on key corridors. The India Meteorological Department warned of thunderstorms for Dehradun and maintained rain alerts statewide. Expect closures and slow, convoy-style movement on vulnerable stretches, with clearance teams active through morning hours and beyond. Check conditions repeatedly if rain bands intensify across the foothills and middle Himalaya.
By Saturday evening, authorities counted 136 roads shut across districts, with Dehradun most affected. Cleanup continues, but fresh slides can erase overnight work. Before departure, consult the Public Works Department’s SRMD bulletins for district-wise blocks and machinery deployments. These are updated through the day and guide safe diversions when routine hillside routes fail. Use them as your primary reference for real-time detours.
Char Dham movement and IMD alerts
Char Dham movement is regulated today along Rishikesh–Joshimath–Mana and the Gangotri–Yamunotri corridors. Recent slips halted both pilgrim highways in Uttarkashi, while mitigation continues on National Highway 07. Police standard operating procedures restrict late-night travel and enforce one-way segments during instability. Verify registration, slots and updates on the Tourist Care portal, or call helplines before starting from base towns.
Tourist routes: delays and safer travel bands
Dehradun–Mussoorie saw repeated closures near Pani Wala Bend this week, with overnight rain worsening damage. District officials inspected the section and promised stabilisation steps. Plan daylight drives and add 60–90 minutes for the climb. In Kumaon, Nainital’s links to Haldwani and Kaladhungi were blocked on 1 September, with traffic restored on 4 September. Expect paced convoys and intermittent halts if showers return.
What travellers should do now
Use IMD’s district nowcast and Dehradun city advisories with the Mausam app for radar checks. Keep the Tourist Care app installed, validate yatra slots and e-permits, and save control-room numbers posted by Uttarkashi administration. Follow the state health advisory for high-altitude travel. Reschedule hotels proactively, carry rain protection, and avoid night driving near rockfall zones. If highways close, pivot to Dehradun or Rishikesh stopovers.