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Uttarakhand Weather: Continuous rainfall since morning has led to waterlogging and disruptions across Dehradun and several hill districts of Uttarakhand. The city witnessed heavy downpours for over three hours, resulting in rising water levels in rivers and streams, traffic jams and fallen trees across multiple areas.

Dehradun Police and emergency teams are on high alert. Loudspeakers are being used to warn residents, especially those living near the Rispana and Bindal rivers, to stay away from riverbanks and move to safer locations. These precautions are being taken amid concerns that the water levels may rise further due to continued rain.

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In several locations in Dehradun, trees were uprooted due to the heavy rainfall, blocking key roads and affecting the traffic flow. Fire service teams responded promptly to clear the obstructions. A tree fell near the Jakhan Chowki crossing, causing traffic delays, while another incident involved a short circuit near the police line. In another case, a tree collapsed near the ITBP border gate, completely blocking the road. Teams were deployed quickly to restore normalcy.

Uttarakhand Weather: Rain To Continue In THESE Districts

As per the Meteorological Centre, light to moderate rain is expected to continue in Dehradun, Pauri, Tehri, Almora, Haridwar, Udham Singh Nagar, Champawat and Nainital districts over the next few hours. An orange alert has been issued for parts of the state, warning of lightning, hailstorms, strong winds (50–60 kmph) and intense rainfall in some areas.

Meanwhile, the weather remains unstable in the hill districts. Partial cloud cover has been reported in many areas and rain has already been recorded in several regions. In contrast, the plains are experiencing high humidity, with brief spells of sunshine between cloudy periods.

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Uttarakhand Weather: Yellow Alert Issued For Heavy Rain

A yellow alert has also been issued for heavy rainfall accompanied by thunder and lightning in Nainital, Pithoragarh, Rudraprayag, Bageshwar, Chamoli and Champawat districts.

Officials have urged people across the state to stay cautious and avoid venturing into flood-prone areas. The weather is expected to remain unpredictable for the next few days, with further alerts possible depending on the monsoon’s development.