IMD issues red alert for extremely heavy rainfall in Uttarakhand

 

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued red and orange alerts for heavy to extremely heavy rainfall across Uttarakhand today. Continuous rainfall has been reported in several parts of the state, leading to a rise in the water levels of major rivers.

The IMD has issued a Red Alert for extremely heavy rainfall in Nainital, Champawat, and Udham Singh Nagar districts today. An Orange Alert has also been issued for heavy to very heavy rainfall in Dehradun, Tehri, Pauri, Haridwar, Uttarkashi, Rudraprayag, and Bageshwar districts.

Thunderstorms accompanied by lightning and intense spells of rain are also likely in several areas. Following the weather warning, the State Emergency Operations Centre has directed all district magistrates to strengthen monitoring in vulnerable areas, keep district emergency operations centres functional round the clock, and ensure that rescue and relief teams remain on standby.

Authorities have also been instructed to keep machinery and other essential resources ready along landslide-prone routes.

Meanwhile, State Disaster Management Secretary Vinod Kumar Suman has appealed to residents, Char Dham pilgrims, and tourists to follow weather advisories and avoid unnecessary travel.