Landslides block Badrinath highway in Chamoli; Haryana woman dies, husband-daughter injured in separate rockfall incident

Landslides block Badrinath highway in Chamoli; Haryana woman dies, husband-daughter injured in separate rockfall incident

Chamoli: The Badrinath National Highway near Bhanerpani, Pipalkoti in Uttarakhand’s Chamoli district was blocked twice within 24 hours due to heavy rainfall and recurring landslides, disrupting traffic and stranding pilgrims enroute to the sacred shrine. Continuous rockfall and debris from surrounding hills made the stretch impassable, with long queues of vehicles reported on both sides. … Read more

Uttarakhand weather update: Orange alert for heavy rain, thunderstorms in Dehradun, Nainital; waterlogging, storms disrupt daily life

Uttarakhand weather update: Orange alert for heavy rain, thunderstorms in Dehradun, Nainital; waterlogging, storms disrupt daily life

Dehradun: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert for heavy to very heavy rainfall in Dehradun, and Nainital districts, warning of thunderstorms and lightning as the monsoon intensifies across Uttarakhand. A yellow alert has also been issued for Tehri, Pauri, Haridwar, Udham Singh Nagar, and Champawat, while light to moderate rain is … Read more

Uttarakhand weather update: IMD issues yellow alert for heavy rain in Nainital and Chamoli, Monsoon is on horizon

Uttarakhand weather update: IMD issues yellow alert for heavy rain in Nainital and Chamoli, Monsoon is on horizon

Dehradun: Uttarakhand is witnessing a rainy weather with clouds blanketing the state from the mountains to the plains and heavy rainfall lashing several districts, particularly in the Kumaon region. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert for Chamoli, Rudraprayag, Nainital, and Bageshwar, warning of heavy rain and thunderstorms in the coming hours. … Read more

Uttarakhand weather update: Orange alert issued in several districts in Kumaon, Heavy rain brings relief

Uttarakhand weather update: Orange alert issued in several districts in Kumaon, Heavy rain brings relief

Dehradun: The heavy rains hit Uttarakhand, bringing much-needed relief from the scorching heat that had gripped the state for several days. Pre-monsoon showers have cooled temperatures across the region, with residents celebrating the change in weather from Dehradun to Mussoorie. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), light to moderate rain and thunderstorms are likely … Read more

Uttarakhand weather update: Heavy rain lashes hills today, temp plummets in Dehradun, heat and humidity persist in plains

Uttarakhand weather update: Heavy rain lashes hills today, temp plummets in Dehradun, heat and humidity persist in plains

Dehradun: The weather in Uttarakhand has taken an unusual turn, with heavy rainfall cooling the hilly regions, while intense heat continues to grip the plains. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted more rain and thunderstorms in the coming days, though the monsoon’s full arrival remains delayed. Several hilly districts, including Dehradun, Nainital, Chamoli, Rudraprayag, … Read more

Brave army jawan dies saving friend from drowning in Uttarakhand; community mourns his heroic sacrifice

Brave army jawan dies saving friend from drowning in Uttarakhand; community mourns his heroic sacrifice

Dehradun: In a heart-wrenching tragedy, Army jawan Sunil Rawat, a resident of Kumjuk village in Chamoli district, lost his life while saving his friend from drowning in the Punera Gadera (rivulet) near Sutol motor road. The 25-year-old soldier, posted in Garhwal Rifles in Bhatinda, Punjab, had returned home on leave for Dev Puja when the … Read more

Uttarakhand weather update: Monsoon expected to arrive today amid heatwave; rain forecast in Uttarkashi, Chamoli, and Nainital

Uttarakhand weather update: Monsoon expected to arrive today amid heatwave; rain forecast in Uttarkashi, Chamoli, and Nainital

Dehradun: Uttarakhand continues to face intense heat, but relief is expected today with arrival of monsoon as the Meteorological Department forecasts light to moderate rain in several districts, including Uttarkashi, Chamoli, Bageshwar, Almora, Nainital, Champawat, and Pithoragarh. Additionally, isolated showers are likely in Rudraprayag, Pauri, and Udham Singh Nagar, with thunderstorms and winds reaching up … Read more

Uttarakhand weather update: Orange alert for heavy rain in Pauri, Rudraprayag, plain areas to see cloudy skies

Uttarakhand weather update: Orange alert for heavy rain in Pauri, Rudraprayag, plain areas to see cloudy skies

Dehradun: The Meteorological Department has issued an orange alert for heavy rainfall in Pauri and Rudraprayag, while clouds continue to cover the plains. Several districts, including Uttarkashi, Chamoli, Bageshwar, Pithoragarh, Almora, Nainital, and Champawat, are expected to experience light to moderate rain and thunderstorms. Heavy rain and temperature drop across Uttarakhand Pre-monsoon showers have intensified … Read more

Thoughtful & duty-bound wedding: Uttarakhand’s Chamoli DM prioritizes Char Dham yatra duties over celebrations; widely admired

Thoughtful & duty-bound wedding: Uttarakhand’s Chamoli DM prioritizes Char Dham yatra duties over celebrations; widely admired

Chamoli: In an era where extravagant weddings are the norm, Chamoli District Magistrate Dr. Sandeep Tiwari has set an example by opting for a simple and meaningful ceremony. His wedding to Dr. Pooja, an Assistant Professor at Sushila Tiwari Medical College Hospital in Haldwani, was attended by only 30 close family members and colleagues, with … Read more

Uttarakhand weather today: Heavy rain likely in Uttarkashi, Rudraprayag, Chamoli; landslide alert in Pithoragarh & Bageshwar

Uttarakhand weather today: Heavy rain likely in Uttarkashi, Rudraprayag, Chamoli; landslide alert in Pithoragarh & Bageshwar

Dehradun: The weather in Uttarakhand has taken a dramatic turn, with heavy rainfall expected in several districts, including Uttarkashi, Rudraprayag, Chamoli, Bageshwar, and Pithoragarh. Moreover, the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert, warning of thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds in both hilly and plain regions. Rainfall brings relief & disruptions Over the … Read more

Uttarakhand weather: Heavy rain, hailstorms disrupt life; flooded drains, roadblocks in Chamoli, Pithoragarh & Nainital, IMD issues alert

Uttarakhand weather: Heavy rain, hailstorms disrupt life; flooded drains, roadblocks in Chamoli, Pithoragarh & Nainital, IMD issues alert

Dehradun: As per the IMD prediction for Tuesday weather, Uttarakhand witnessed dramatic weather shifts today, with heavy rain, hailstorms, and strong winds causing disruptions from Nainital-Haldwani to Pithoragarh-Chamoli. Overflowing rain drains, blocked roads, and a sharp drop in temperatures marked the day as mountain districts battled extreme conditions. Rains cause havoc in hills Today, Chamoli … Read more

Uttarakhand weather: Yellow alert issued for rain in five districts; monsoon set to arrive by June 20

Uttarakhand weather: Yellow alert issued for rain in five districts; monsoon set to arrive by June 20

Dehradun: The Meteorological Center has issued a yellow alert for rain in five hilly districts of Uttarakhand, predicting light to moderate showers that will provide much-needed relief from the summer heat. However, dry weather in the plains is expected to cause a further rise in temperature, intensifying the discomfort in areas like Haridwar, Roorkee, and … Read more

Badrinath temple portals open today with grandeur, Devotees gather in thousands for sacred Uttarakhand Char Dham yatra

Badrinath temple portals open today with grandeur, Devotees gather in thousands for sacred Uttarakhand Char Dham yatra

Badrinath: Amidst divine chants and an atmosphere filled with devotion, the sacred doors of Shri Badrinath Dham were ceremoniously opened today, marking the beginning of another pilgrimage season. On the auspicious occasion of Ravi Pushya Lagna, thousands of devotees from across India and beyond gathered to witness the grand ritual, filling the temple premises with … Read more

Avalanche in Uttarakhand’s Mana delays Indo-China border road widening, BRO seeks safe worker accommodation

Avalanche in Uttarakhand’s Mana delays Indo-China border road widening, BRO seeks safe worker accommodation

Chamoli: The recent avalanche incident in Uttarakhand’s Chamoli’s Mana has hugely impacted the ongoing road widening work on the Indo-China border. This work was scheduled to be completed by October this year, but now it is expected to be delayed. Currently, the BRO is looking for a safe place for the workers, and containers meant … Read more

Landslide in Uttarakhand’s Chamoli kills one, damages Hemkund Sahib bridge, and cuts off villages

Landslide in Uttarakhand’s Chamoli kills one, damages Hemkund Sahib bridge, and cuts off villages

Chamoli: A tragic landslide in Uttarakhand’s Chamoli district on Wednesday claimed the life of a man from Bihar and caused significant damage to a key motor bridge connecting Govindghat to Hemkund Sahib and the Valley of Flowers. Moreover, this incident has disrupted access to several villages and raised concerns about the upcoming pilgrimage season. The … Read more

Flood, land-subsidence, avalanche: Uttarakhand’s Chamoli faces 3 disasters in 5 years

Flood, land-subsidence, avalanche: Uttarakhand’s Chamoli faces 3 disasters in 5 years

Chamoli: Chamoli district in Uttarakhand has experienced three significant disasters over the past five years, all of which have centered around the Jyotirmath area. These disasters include horrendous incidents of floods, land subsidence, and avalanches, causing many fatalities in the last five years. The first major disaster occurred in the form of a glacial flood … Read more

Magisterial inquiry ordered for avalanche in Chamoli; SDM Jyotirmath to investigate

Magisterial inquiry ordered for avalanche in Chamoli; SDM Jyotirmath to investigate

Chamoli: A magisterial inquiry has been ordered to investigate the avalanche that struck Mana village in Uttarakhand’s Chamoli district on February 28, claiming the lives of eight laborers. The SDM of Jyotirmath has been appointed as the officer in charge of this investigation. The massive avalanche in Chamoli district resulted in 54 laborers from the … Read more

Uttarakhand avalanche: Third Snowstorm proves most devastating after striking thrice

Uttarakhand avalanche: Third Snowstorm proves most devastating after striking thrice

Chamoli: On Friday morning, the avalanche near Mana in Chamoli district occurred not once but three times, creating a disastrous scenario for the workers stationed there. The third avalanche was particularly devastating, destroying everything in its path. The workers who survived this ordeal recounted their terrifying experiences. Workers explained that the avalanche struck three times … Read more

Uttarakhand: Yellow alert for rain in Uttarkashi, Chamoli, and Pithoragarh districts

Uttarakhand: Yellow alert for rain in Uttarkashi, Chamoli, and Pithoragarh districts

Dehradun: The weather in Uttarakhand has taken a turn again on Tuesday, prompting the Indian meteorological department (IMD) to issue a yellow alert for rain in the districts of Uttarkashi, Chamoli, and Pithoragarh. There is a possibility of rain in some places within these districts, with snowfall likely on peaks above 2800 meters. In addition, … Read more

For monitoring & effective rescue, Uttarakhand to identify avalanche-prone regions

For monitoring & effective rescue, Uttarakhand to identify avalanche-prone regions

Dehradun: With the end of the search operation at Avalanche-hit Mana village, the state government has now decided to develop a proper system of effective monitoring and rescue work keeping avalanche in focus. Chief minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has already directed the state’s disaster department to complete this task as a mission. In view of the … Read more

Fresh avalanche alert for Chamoli; tourists banned in Auli amid snowfall forecast

Fresh avalanche alert for Chamoli; tourists banned in Auli amid snowfall forecast

Chamoli: The hill districts of Uttarakhand are on high alert due to continuous heavy rain and snowfall. The Meteorological Department and Defense Geo-Informatics Research Establishment (DGIRE)has issued a fresh alert for potential avalanches in hilly districts, with Chamoli in highly unsafe category, prompting the administration to take preventive measures. Following the recent heavy snowfall and … Read more

Uttarakhand avalanche: Survivors recall harrowing escape; barefoot men outrun death

Uttarakhand avalanche: Survivors recall harrowing escape; barefoot men outrun death

Dehradun: When death was at their door in the early hours of Friday morning, 23 BRO workers had to run for their lives, clad only in vests and barefoot on ice, as they saw an avalanche thunder down on their makeshift container residence. Many workers shared their terrifying experiences. Some described how they ran barefoot … Read more

Uttarakhand opens China border area for tourism; online ILP to explore natural beauty

Uttarakhand opens China border area for tourism; online ILP to explore natural beauty

Dehradun: The Inner Line Permit, which is currently required to visit the Indo-China border in the state’s Chamoli district including Rimkhim and Niti passes, will soon be made available online. Chamoli district is set to launch a website enabling applicants to request for online approval for the Inner Line Permit. As per the existing system, applicants … Read more

Uttarakhand civic polls: Despite dominance in Municipal Corporations, BJP struggles to win over hill voters

Uttarakhand civic polls: Despite dominance in Municipal Corporations, BJP struggles to win over hill voters

Dehradun: Even as the BJP captured 10 mayoral posts of the state’s 11 municipal corporations in the recently concluded Urban Local Bodies’ Elections, the party apparently could not perform on the expected lines in the hill areas. While the BJP fielded its candidates for 51 posts of the chairman of the Nagar Panchayat and Municipalities in … Read more