- IMD issues yellow alert for Uttarakhand districts due to rain.
- Moderate to heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, gusty winds expected in hills.
- Landslides block roads; travel advisory issued for sensitive zones.
Uttarakhand Weather Update: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has stated that several districts of Uttarakhand will continue to witness moderate to heavy rainfall on Friday. As per the weather department, along with heavy rain, the hilly regions might also experience thunderstorms and gusty winds. The locals and tourists have been advised to follow the guidelines and plan their travel accordingly.
Yellow Alert For Multiple Districts
The weather department has issued a yellow alert for several districts, including Nainital, Champawat, Dehradun, Rudraprayag, Chamoli, and Bageshwar. The continuous intense rainfall has caused landslides in the hilly regions, leading to inconveniences for the travelers. The plain regions, including Haridwar and Rishikesh, have witnessed a surge in the water level of the rivers.
The vehicular movement could be affected, as there is a risk of landslides in the upper regions due to the intense rainfall. The commuters have been advised to avoid travelling in the sensitive zones for the next few days to ensure safety.
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Earlier on Thursday, the administration informed that a total of 108 roads remained closed in the state due to multiple instances of landslides. While providing details, it stated that eight roads were closed in Almora, 11 in Bageshwar, and 16 in Chamoli.
Roads Blocked Amid Intense Rain
Apart from this, while one major road remained blocked in Champawat, at least five roads were affected in the capital city Dehradun. Hundreds of vehicles were left stranded in these regions due to the blockade, leading to inconveniences. The tourists have been advised to avoid travelling to the famous destinations, especially during the rainfall, to ensure safety.
The weather department further stated that heavy rainfall is likely in multiple states, including Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh & Delhi, East Uttar Pradesh, East Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh, Vidarbha, Bihar, West Bengal, Sikkim, Assam, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, and Tripura.