A large tree that broke in Almora’s Ranidhara area leaned toward the main road and nearby homes, creating a risk for passing traffic and local families. The tree also fell onto a power line, disrupting electricity supply in the area.
Fire team secures and removes tree
Officials sought assistance from Fire Station Almora after the situation was reported. A fire rescue team reached the location and assessed the tree’s position.
The team first secured the tree with ropes to control it safely. It then used a wooden cutter to divide the tree into smaller sections and remove them from the road.
The Naib Tehsildar, Kanungo and local residents were present during the rescue operation. Once the tree was removed, the road was reopened for traffic.
The incident affected both road movement and power supply in Ranidhara. The available update confirms that the obstruction was cleared, but it does not provide a separate update on when electricity service was restored.
Conclusion
The fire rescue team removed the hazardous tree from Almora’s Ranidhara road after it threatened nearby homes, disrupted electricity and blocked traffic. The route was reopened after the operation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Where did the tree incident occur?
The incident occurred in the Ranidhara area of Almora.
Q. What damage did the tree cause?
The tree fell onto a power line, disrupting electricity supply, and obstructed the road.
Q. Who removed the tree?
A fire rescue team from Fire Station Almora secured and cut the tree before removing it.
Q. Was the road reopened?
Yes. The road was reopened after the tree was removed.
Q. Who was present during the rescue operation?
The Naib Tehsildar, Kanungo and local residents were present at the site.
