India • Jun 23, 2025

Uttarakhand landslide claims woman's life, injures family

A sudden landslide on the Badrinath Highway in Chamoli, Uttarakhand, turned tragic for a Haryana family heading home from Badrinath on June 23, 2025.
Shilpa (36) from Fatehabad lost her life instantly when rocks crashed onto their car.
Her husband Ankit (40) and daughter Khwahish (10) were hurt and quickly taken to a nearby hospital.

TL;DR

Rescue teams facing fresh rockfalls that are blocking the road

Rescue teams rushed in but kept facing fresh rockfalls that blocked the highway and made their work risky.
Because of these dangerous conditions, officials are asking travelers to hold off on trips in this area for now.
Emergency helplines are open if anyone needs help or updates.