In Pics: Landslides Block Roads, River Ganga In Spate As Continuous Rain Wreaks Havoc In Uttarakhand

Uttarakhand Weather: The continuous heavy rain in Uttarakhand has led to landslides in the hilly regions and flood-like situations in the plains. The administration has stopped the Char Dham Yatra for the next 24 hours after a red alert for heavy rain was issued for most of the districts. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) stated that the landslides have blocked several key roads of the state. Apart from this, the top cities, including Dehradun, Nainital, and Haridwar, are dealing with issues like waterlogging and power outages. The weather department stated that the state is likely to receive heavy rain for the next two to three days. It further advised the residents and travellers to limit unnecessary outings to avoid inconveniences.

A house collapsed near Kargi Grant in Dehradun due to heavy rain. Apart from this, several other houses in the region also developed cracks, leading to panic among the locals. The residents of this area have been asked to move to a safer location until the weather conditions get back to normal. (Image Credit: Jagran.Com)

Due to the overflow of irrigation canals and the breaking of canals, rainwater has entered people's houses in Doiwala. A flood-like situation is arising in Bhaniyawala on the Rishikesh main road. (Image Credit: Jagran.Com)

The rainwater entered many houses in Rishikesh's Gram Sabha Khairi Khurd in the early hours of Sunday. The SDRF team arrived in the area to help the locals. The officials stated that the rain has caused waterlogging in these areas. (Image Credit: Jagran.Com)

After the water level of the Ganga increased in Triveni Ghat, SDRF and police teams arrived at the Ganga Ghats to help the tourists. An alert has been issued by the district administration to maintain a distance from the Ganga ghats. (Image Credit: Jagran.Com)

Vikasnagar: Several routes were disrupted due to landslides in the hilly areas. The authorities have suggested the locals and tourists avoid travelling to the hilly regions. (Image Credit: Jagran.Com)