Dehradun: As monsoon is getting intensified across northern India, Uttarakhand finds itself on edge once again. Rudraprayag and Bageshwar districts, already prone to sudden climatic shifts and fragile terrain, are now under a yellow alert issued by the Meteorological Department for July 25.
The forecast warns of isolated but intense spells of rain, thunderstorm activity, and lightning—a volatile mix for regions often disrupted by landslides and overflowing streams.
Blistering heat to sudden downpours; Dehradun saw a change in weather
While locals in the capital, Dehradun, witnessed a dramatic weather swing on Thursday—from blistering heat to sudden downpours—the rain left more than just puddles. In places like Barlowganj, blocked drains caused flooding, turning streets into canals and shops into waterlogged bunkers.
IMD issued advisory again
The weather department has reiterated its advisory: avoid landslide-prone zones, be cautious near riverbanks, and refrain from venturing into waterlogged intersections. Dehradun may see light to moderate rain today, but its cloudy mood offers no assurance against flash showers. Temperatures remain stubborn—maximum hovering around 34°C and minimum near 24°C—with humidity sticking around like an unwelcome guest.
Pantnagar reported an even warmer spell with a high of 35.6°C, while Mukteshwar stayed cool at 23.5°C, underscoring the stark temperature variations across the region. Tehri, meanwhile, remained in the mid-20s, but the risk isn’t the mercury—it’s the instability that heavy rainfall brings. Continuous drizzles soften hillsides and often trigger landslides without warning.
Residents and tourists alike are urged to monitor weather updates
With monsoon is drenching both plains and mountains, districts like Almora, Chamoli, Pithoragarh, Uttarkashi, Nainital, Tehri, and Pauri join Rudraprayag and Bageshwar in facing elevated risks. Residents and tourists alike are urged to monitor weather updates religiously.
The state government and district authorities have been placed on alert, readying emergency services and surveillance teams. Lightning strikes, sudden cloudbursts, and washed-away roads aren’t mere possibilities—they’re historically recurring realities in Uttarakhand’s monsoon chapters.
