Dramatic moment avalanche strikes town and blocks highway in northern India
- 4 years ago
This is the dramatic moment an avalanche strikes a hilly town and blocks the highway in the northern Indian state of Uttarakhand.
The incident took place near the Gangotri river in Uttarkashi district and blocked the Gangotri-Dharali National Highway on April 16.
Visuals show a large block of ice slowly descending the steep terrain and covering the road.
Another clip shows a bulldozer removing the ice from the road.
The Border Road Organization (BRO) rushed to the spot immediately and the workers were deployed to ensure the road is cleared for transit.
The incident took place near the Gangotri river in Uttarkashi district and blocked the Gangotri-Dharali National Highway on April 16.
Visuals show a large block of ice slowly descending the steep terrain and covering the road.
Another clip shows a bulldozer removing the ice from the road.
The Border Road Organization (BRO) rushed to the spot immediately and the workers were deployed to ensure the road is cleared for transit.