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Uttarakhand Weather Update: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Saturday stated that the continuous rain has caused several inconveniences to the residents of Uttarakhand. The weather department stated that the rain has caused landslides in several regions, such as Nandprayag, Badrinath, and Hemkund Sahib. It further emphasised that these regions are likely to receive more rain in the upcoming days. Apart from this, the IMD also advised the residents and travellers to follow the guidelines and limit their outings to avoid any inconveniences.

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has also appealed to the residents to avoid unnecessary travel on Saturday. The weather department has forecasted heavy rainfall in the state's hilly and some plain areas over the next 24 hours.

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"The weather department has forecasted the possibility of heavy rainfall in the state's hilly and some plain areas within the next 24 hours. It is requested that everyone remain vigilant, avoid unnecessary travel, and follow the guidelines issued by the administration," CM Dhami stated in a post on X.

The Uttarakhand chief minister urged everyone to follow the guidelines issued by the administration and emphasised the importance of prioritising public safety. He further advised the PCS examination candidates scheduled to appear on Sunday to avoid any inconveniences.

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"In view of the PCS examination held tomorrow, I especially appeal to the candidates to depart for their examination centers well in advance, keeping the weather conditions in mind. Your safety and the examination are both important to us. The state government is closely monitoring the situation, and all necessary assistance is being provided to the local administration," the post added.

The IMD further stated that several other states, including Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Gujarat, Odisha, Bihar, Jharkhand, and West Bengal, are also likely to receive light to heavy rain in the upcoming days.