- By Aditya Jha
- Mon, 04 Aug 2025 11:18 AM (IST)
- Source:JND
Uttarakhand Weather Update: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Monday issued an orange alert for several districts of Uttarakhand for the next three days. The weather department stated that multiple districts, including Dehradun, Nainital, Champawat, Bageshwar, Pauri Garhwal and Udham Singh Nagar are likely to receive light to heavy rainfall for the next few days. The residents of Dehradun witnessed moderate rainfall in the early hours of Monday, providing much-needed relief from the scorching heat. While the rainfall reduced the temperature, it also led to waterlogging in key areas of the city.
The weather department stated that Dehradun is expected to witness heavy rainfall, along with thunderstorms and gusty winds for the next few days. Earlier on Sunday, the district administration directed the schools to remain closed on Monday to ensure the safety of the students. The IMD also stated that the continuous rainfall is likely to escalate the incidents of landslides in the multiple regions. Several key roads of the state got blocked in the past few days due to landslides.
The weather department has advised the locals and tourists to follow the guidelines and limit their outings to avoid any inconveniences. Apart from this, the weather department also stated that the water level of the rivers has significantly surged in the plain areas. The IMD has advised the residents of Haridwar and Rishikesh to maintain a distance from the water bodies to avoid any unwanted situation.
Earlier last week, the IMD had warned the tourists visiting several tourist sites, including Kedarnath, Badrinath, Nainital, and Mussoorie to stay updated and follow the guidelines to avoid any inconveniences. Apart from Uttarakhand, several other northern states, including Himachal Pradesh, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, and Delhi-NCR are likely to witness light to heavy rainfall for the next few days.