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Uttarakhand Weather Update: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Sunday stated that several districts of Uttarakhand, including Dehradun, are likely to receive light to heavy rainfall for the next few days. The residents of the capital city witnessed light rainfall along with a gentle breeze in the early hours of Monday. The rainfall provided relief from the scorching heat by reducing the maximum temperature by two to four degrees Celsius. The weather department has advised the residents and the tourists to follow the guidelines and limit their outings to avoid any inconveniences.

While providing details, the weather department stated that several districts, including Dehradun, Tehri, Pauri, Nainital, Champawat, and Udham Singh Nagar, are likely to receive light to heavy rainfall for the next two to three days. Apart from rainfall, these regions are also likely to witness thunderstorms and gusty winds with speeds of 50-60 kmph. Earlier on Sunday, the district administration directed the Dehradun schools to not operate amid rainfall.

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Earlier last week, the weather department pointed out that Ganga's water level has increased in Haridwar, leading to flood-like situations in the lower regions. It advised the devotees to maintain a distance from the water bodies, as the water level is expected to further increase in the upcoming days.

Apart from this, the weather department also stated that multiple roads have also gotten blocked due to the landslides. It advised the travelers and the local commuters to stay updated and follow the guidelines to avoid any inconveniences. Apart from Uttarakhand, several roads in Himachal Pradesh, including 91 roads in Mandi and 33 roads in Kullu, got closed amid the continuous rainfall.

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The IMD stated that apart from Uttarakhand, several other northern states, including Delhi, Haryana, Punjab, and Uttar Pradesh, are also likely to receive light to heavy rainfall for the next few days.