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Uttarakhand weather update: Yellow alert in Rudraprayag and Bageshwar; thunderstorms, cloudbursts, and landslides forecasted

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Uttarakhand weather update: Yellow alert in Rudraprayag and Bageshwar; thunderstorms, cloudbursts, and landslides forecasted

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, … Read more

Uttarakhand weather update: Orange alert issued for four districts including Dehradun and Uttarkashi, over 90 roads blocked

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Uttarakhand weather update: Orange alert issued for four districts including Dehradun and Uttarkashi, over 90 roads blocked

Dehradun: Widespread heavy rainfall across Uttarakhand has brought life to a standstill in multiple districts, with the IMD sounding an orange alert for Dehradun, Tehri, Uttarkashi, and Rudraprayag. Simultaneously, a yellow alert has also been sounded for Nainital, Bageshwar, Pithoragarh, and several other districts, forecasting thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds reaching up to 40 kmph. … Read more

Uttarakhand weather update: Yellow alert in Pithoragarh, Bageshwar for heavy downpour; 61 roads blocked by debris

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Uttarakhand weather update: Yellow alert in Pithoragarh, Bageshwar for heavy downpour; 61 roads blocked by debris

Dehradun: Uttarakhand remains under weather distress as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a yellow alert for heavy to very heavy rainfall in Pithoragarh and Bageshwar districts. Thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds up to 40 km/h are also expected in several other districts, including Tehri, Haridwar, Almora, and Udham Singh Nagar. Dehradun witnessed an incessant … Read more

Uttarakhand weather update: Orange alert for very heavy rain in five districts, landslides disrupt roads in Mussoorie and Chakrata

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Uttarakhand weather update: Orange alert for very heavy rain in five districts, landslides disrupt roads in Mussoorie and Chakrata

Dehradun: Uttarakhand is on high alert as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange warning for heavy to very heavy rainfall in five districts—Dehradun, Tehri, Rudraprayag, Nainital, and Bageshwar. The forecast includes thunderstorms, lightning, and intense spells of rain at isolated locations, prompting authorities to brace for possible disruptions. Torrential rain on Wednesday … Read more

Uttarakhand weather update: Orange alert for heavy rain in two districts; massive landslide in Devprayag injures two, cuts off villages

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Uttarakhand weather update: Orange alert for heavy rain in two districts; massive landslide in Devprayag injures two, cuts off villages

Dehradun: Uttarakhand is bracing for intense rainfall as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert for heavy to very heavy rain in Dehradun and Bageshwar districts. Thunderstorms and lightning are also expected across all districts, with light to moderate rain likely at many places statewide. The weather pattern remained unstable on Monday, … Read more

Uttarakhand weather update: Monsoon woes worsen, IMD alert in Pithoragarh, Bageshwar, and Dehradun; CM Dhami reviews damage

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Uttarakhand weather update: Monsoon woes worsen, IMD alert in Pithoragarh, Bageshwar, and Dehradun; CM Dhami reviews damage

Dehradun: Uttarakhand is continuously facing the fury of monsoon with heavy rainfall triggering landslides, flooding, and widespread disruption across the state. On July 11, the IMD issued warnings for intense rain in Pithoragarh, Bageshwar, Dehradun, and surrounding districts, cautioning residents and travelers to remain alert. Intermittent rain in Dehradun In Dehradun, intermittent showers since morning … Read more

Uttarakhand weather update: Orange alert for heavy rain in Kumaon region, flood warning, disrupted pilgrim movement in Char Dham

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Uttarakhand weather update: Orange alert for heavy rain in Kumaon region, flood warning, disrupted pilgrim movement in Char Dham

Dehradun: Monsoon rains have intensified across Uttarakhand, disrupting daily life and travel while triggering flood alerts and multiple road closures. The Meteorological Department has issued an orange alert for heavy to very heavy rainfall in Nainital, Bageshwar, Dehradun, and Rudraprayag. Meanwhile, a yellow alert is in place for Chamoli, Tehri, Pauri, Champawat, and Pithoragarh districts. … Read more

Landslides disrupt Char Dham yatra: 1,269 rescued on Kedarnath route, roads blocked, devotees stranded amid continuous rainfall

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Landslides disrupt Char Dham yatra: 1,269 rescued on Kedarnath route, roads blocked, devotees stranded amid continuous rainfall

Rudraprayag: Amid relentless monsoon rains, the sacred Char Dham Yatra routes have been severely affected, with landslides, falling boulders, and blocked highways stranding hundreds of pilgrims enroute to Kedarnath and Badrinath. The Kedarnath route, particularly the Sonprayag-Munkatiya section, was blocked for nearly four hours on Wednesday after a heavy debris slide disrupted movement. SDRF, NDRF, … Read more

Uttarakhand weather update: Very heavy rain, landslides disrupt roads, orange alert issued in three hill districts

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Uttarakhand weather update: Very heavy rain, landslides disrupt roads, orange alert issued in three hill districts

Dehradun: Uttarakhand continues to reel under the impact of incessant rains as the Meteorological Department issued an orange alert for very heavy rainfall in Bageshwar, Nainital, and Rudraprayag on Wednesday. Several other districts, including Dehradun, Tehri, Chamoli, Champawat, and Pithoragarh, have also been warned of heavy showers accompanied by thunder and lightning. The state’s fragile … Read more

Uttarakhand: Rescue operations continue after massive landslide disrupts Yamunotri yatra; two dead, two still missing

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Uttarakhand: Rescue operations continue after massive landslide disrupts Yamunotri yatra; two dead, two still missing

Uttarkashi: Rescue operations are still underway in Jankichatti, Uttarkashi, after a devastating landslide struck the Yamunotri Dham footpath near Bhairav Temple on Monday, halting the sacred pilgrimage and leaving several devotees trapped under debris. The incident has cast a shadow over the annual Yamunotri Yatra, with thousands of pilgrims stranded and authorities racing against time … Read more

Monsoon wreaks havoc in Uttarakhand: 24 roads blocked, 46 dead in 23 days; Char Dham pilgrims to receive landslide alerts

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Monsoon wreaks havoc in Uttarakhand: 24 roads blocked, 46 dead in 23 days; Char Dham pilgrims to receive landslide alerts

Dehradun: The early onset of monsoon in Uttarakhand has triggered a series of natural disasters, leaving a trail of destruction across the state. In the last 48 hours alone, 24 roads, including two state highways and one border road, have been blocked due to heavy rainfall and landslides, severely disrupting connectivity in the hilly districts. … Read more

Two pilgrims dead, one Injured in landslide on Yamunotri trek route; rescue operations continue amid heavy rains

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Two pilgrims dead, one Injured in landslide on Yamunotri trek route; rescue operations continue amid heavy rains

Uttarkashi: A devastating landslide struck the Yamunotri Dham footpath near Nau Kanchi, close to the Bhairav Temple, on Monday, claiming the lives of two pilgrims, including a young girl, and injuring another. The incident occurred approximately 20 metres above the trek route, a stretch known for its vulnerability during the monsoon season. SDRF, NDRF, police … Read more

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

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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

Tragedy on Kedarnath trek route: 2 dead, 3 injured in landslide at Jangalchatti, quick rescue by SDRF and local authorities

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Tragedy on Kedarnath trek route: 2 dead, 3 injured in landslide at Jangalchatti, quick rescue by SDRF and local authorities

Rudraprayag: A sudden landslide struck the Jangalchatti area on the Kedarnath Yatra route around 11:30 AM on Tuesday, leaving two people dead and three others injured, including a pilgrim from Gujarat and two palanquin-bearers from Jammu and Kashmir. The incident has once again highlighted the perils of high-altitude pilgrimage routes, especially during the monsoon-prone months. … Read more

Uttarakhand weather update: Heavy rain brings relief; alert issued for landslides and flood risks in 11 districts

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Uttarakhand weather update: Heavy rain brings relief; alert issued for landslides and flood risks in 11 districts

Dehradun: After days of scorching heat, Uttarakhand has finally received much-needed relief on Wednesday, as heavy rainfall drenched several districts, leading to a drop in temperature. The monsoon is gradually advancing, with the Meteorological Department predicting continuous rain across the state for the next six days. Heavy rainfall recorded across multiple districts On Thursday morning, … Read more

Monsoon set to arrive in Uttarakhand by mid-June; heavy rainfall and thunderstorm expected in next few days

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Monsoon set to arrive in Uttarakhand by mid-June; heavy rainfall and thunderstorm expected in next few days

Dehradun: With the monsoon officially arriving in Kerala, Uttarakhand has now begun its countdown to the rainy season, expected to reach the state by mid-June. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), Dehradun centre, heavy rainfall and thunderstorms are forecasted in the coming days, leading to a yellow alert across several districts. Monsoon likely to … Read more