rudraprayag district administration

A flu-like outbreak has led to the quarantine of over 1,000 mules and horses, suspending equine services on the Kedarnath yatra route for a third day. Following the deaths of 15 animals and detection of equine influenza symptoms, authorities have isolated affected animals and initiated widespread screening and treatment.

Over 1,000 mules and horses are quarantined, and equine services are suspended on the Kedarnath yatra route due to a flu-like outbreak. Fifteen animals have died, with symptoms of equine influenza detected, prompting concerns. Veterinary teams are screening animals, providing treatment, and advising handlers on quarantine measures to control the spread.

The Uttarakhand government, under Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, has established the "District Disaster Resource Network" to enhance the Char Dham Yatra experience. Rudraprayag is the first district to have its own mobile network, offering free WiFi to devotees. This network proved crucial during a disaster in July 2024, aiding rescue efforts and communication when other networks failed.

Uttarakhand experienced an alarming surge in rainfall, exceeding normal levels by 490% in the last 24 hours, with some areas surpassing 1,000%. The excessive rain caused Kempty Falls to swell, triggering landslides that blocked highways and damaged property. Authorities have issued red and orange alerts for several districts, prompting disaster management to prepare for potential emergencies and halt pilgrimages.

The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has summoned Uttarakhand's chief secretary to address concerns about the Char Dham yatra's capacity and waste disposal management. Amid rising registrations for the pilgrimage starting April 30, the tribunal emphasizes the need for stringent regulations to prevent potential mishaps.

Eight workers died in an avalanche that struck a BRO camp in Mana, Uttarakhand, despite prior warnings from the Defence Geoinformatics Research Establishment (DGRE). Activists blame administrative negligence and reckless construction in avalanche-prone areas. Authorities failed to act on alerts, leading to the tragedy. Experts warn that such disasters will continue unless safety measures are enforced. The incident highlights the need for better disaster preparedness and stricter regulations in vulnerable regions.

BJP leader from Rudraprayag Ajendra Ajay has filed an RTI with the rudraprayag district administration seeking financial details and a copy of the contract between the state government and singer Kailash Kher's firm for making an 11-hour-long teleserial on Kedarnath.

The Kedarnath Yatra was halted by the rudraprayag district administration due to continuous landslides on the Kedarnath-Gaurikund walkway.

Kedarnath nagar panchayat officials swung into action to clean the temple town after minister for water resources, river development and Ganga rejuvenation Uma Bharti recently ticked them off for poor sanitation condition there and also posted photos of open dumps on her Twitter handle

For the high profile presidential visit, the Indian Air Force (IAF) will carry out the first trial landing of MI 17 on September 25 at Kedarnath, 11,000 feet altitude. The preparations for the landing have been completed in coordination with rudraprayag district administration. An official said that the chopper is likely to be used to carry the president to Kedarnath.

rudraprayag district administration has roped in energy experts for using mule dung as a fodder fuel in Kedarnath region where over 6,000 mules are used to ferry pilgrims during the Char Dham Yatra season.

The safety of expectant mothers has always been a concern, specially in hilly terrains. Reaching hospitals safely and on time in mountainous regions has proved to be a tough task in the past. Usually, expectant women hailing from far flung areas are rushed on a cot by the family and relatives at the very last minute, thus increasing chances of casualty

On Monday afternoon, a massive landslide occurred at Jhali Math in Sari village of Rudraprayag district in Uttarakhand displacing a total of 11 families in the town.