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- Heavy monsoon rains have turned the Delhi-Yamunotri National Highway in Uttarakhand into a danger zone.
- A surging waterfall spread across the road like a river, a landslide dumped debris on the highway and trapped a vehicle, and a flash flood swept a motorcycle toward a gorge, though villagers rescued the rider safely.
- The meteorological department has already issued a heavy rain alert, and incidents like these are spreading fear among travellers and residents.
- The episodes, now viral on social media, highlight how quickly conditions can deteriorate on hill roads during the rains.
What to watch next
- Further weather warnings or alerts from the meteorological department for Uttarakhand
- Whether the highway remains open or traffic is restricted as rains continue
- Reports of additional landslides or accidents on hill routes during the monsoon
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