Uttarakhand: Parts of Karnaprayag-Gwaldam National Highway washed away

Chamoli: Amid heavy rains in Chamoli district in Uttarakhand, parts of the Karnaprayag-Gwaldam National Highway got washed away by the Pindar River, which is in spate, officials said on Saturday. 

Commuters on the route have been left stranded route. 

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Due to the flow of the river, the soil of the lower parts of the road is continuously being eroded. 

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According to Chamoli district administration, efforts are on to clear the debris and reopen the road.

Further details are awaited. 

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