The Uttarkashi administration has placed Gangotri and Yamunotri under live CCTV monitoring as a weather alert raises the possibility of rain and snowfall in the district. Officials have directed departments to make arrangements focused on pilgrim safety at both shrines.
The monitoring is intended to help authorities assess conditions at the pilgrsites and respond according to changes in weather and movement. The administration is also coordinating with relevant departments to keep track of conditions and take necessary action.
Emergency centre placed on alert
The District Emergency Operations Centre (DEOC) has been placed on alert mode. District Magistrate Prashant Arya issued the directions, while Additional District Magistrate Mukta Mishra is providing guidance and District Disaster Management Officer Shardul Gonsai is coordinating the centre’s work.
Information about weather conditions and possible disaster-related developments is being collected continuously from the tehsils. This information will help officials assess the situation and take timely steps when required.
Safe shelter and cold-weather measures
Officials have been instructed to keep pilgrims at safe locations if the weather worsens or rain and snowfall begin to affect conditions. The arrangements are intended to prevent travellers from being exposed to unsafe weather at the shrines.
The administration has also directed that bonfires be arranged when needed to help pilgrims deal with the cold. Travellers are to receive periodic updates about weather conditions so they can remain informed as the situation develops.
The administration is watching both weather conditions and movement at the shrines in coordination with the concerned departments. Further action will depend on the conditions observed at Gangotri and Yamunotri.
Conclusion
Uttarkashi officials are using live CCTV and emergency coordination to monitor Gangotri and Yamunotri during the weather alert, with safe shelter, bonfires and regular updates planned for pilgrims if conditions deteriorate.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Which pilgrsites are under monitoring?
Gangotri and Yamunotri are being monitored through live CCTV by the Uttarkashi administration.
Q. Why has the administration issued safety directions?
The directions follow a weather alert and the possibility of rain and snowfall in Uttarkashi district.
Q. What will happen to pilgrims if the weather worsens?
Pilgrims will be accommodated at safe locations if weather conditions become poor.
Q. What cold-weather arrangement may be made?
Bonfires may be arranged as needed to help protect pilgrims from the cold.
Q. Which centre has been placed on alert?
The District Emergency Operations Centre, or DEOC, has been placed on alert mode.
Q. How is the administration gathering local information?
Weather and possible disaster-related information is being collected continuously from the tehsils.
Q. Who is coordinating the emergency centre’s work?
District Disaster Management Officer Shardul Gonsai is coordinating the centre’s work, under the guidance of Additional District Magistrate Mukta Mishra.
