Badrinath National Highway in Uttarakhand which was blocked due to the falling of heavy debris from the hill on the road in Bhanerpani, Joshimath was opened for pedestrians on Thursday afternoon. SDRF Uttarakhand Police shared a video on X showing that many SDRF personnel were helping pilgrims and polling parties cross this landslide-affected zone on foot.

"District Chamoli- on 11th July 2024, Badrinath National Highway was opened for pedestrians and polling party, the passengers are being helped safely to cross the road by the SDRF jawans," SDRF Uttarakhand Police wrote on X. Earlier on Wednesday, the road was blocked due to a landslide from the hill near the Patal Ganga Langsi tunnel on the Badrinath National Highway.