Gopeshwar, 28 Jan 2005
The higher reaches of the Indo-Tibet border region in Uttaranchal have received a fresh spell of heavy snowfall even as the national highway from Rishikesh to Joshmath remains blocked at several places due to landslides caused by continous rainfall.
Heavy snowfall was reported from Barahoti, Rimkhim, Kamet, Dronagiri, Malari, Bampa, Trishul, Nandadevi, Chaukhamba, Charpanikhal, Danala, Deoanga, Kuari Pass, Mana Pass, Niti Pass, all in Chamoli district.
Harshil, Rajgarhi, Barakot, Tyuni, Uttarkashi, Gangotri, and Yamunotri in Uttarkashi district also got heavy snowfall, reports reaching here said.
The district of Pithogarh and the hill stations of Nainital, Ranikhet, Landsdowne and Mussourie were also covered with a white blanket upon additional snowfall.
The Cold wave continued in the region as the lower regions received rain, bringing down temperatures considerably, and causing landslides blocking vehicular traffic on several roads and affecting power supply and telecommunications.
The national highway between Rishikesh and Joshimath was also blocked due to landslides caused by incessant rain. PTI
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