Threat of heavy rain in Uttarakhand

Yellow and Orange alert issued from 27 June to 1 July

A heavy rain alert has been issued in Uttarakhand from June 27 to July 1. The Meteorological Department has issued yellow and orange alerts for many districts including Bageshwar, Dehradun, Haridwar, Pauri, Tehri. People have been advised to remain alert and take precautions while traveling in hilly areas. The administration has also been asked to remain alert on the Chardham Yatra routes.

Monsoon has become fully active in Uttarakhand and there is a threat of heavy rain for the next five days. The Meteorological Department has issued yellow and orange alerts in various districts of the state from June 27 to July 1.

There is an orange alert in Bageshwar district on 27 and 28 June. Very heavy rain is expected here. In districts like Dehradun, Nainital, Uttarkashi, Chamoli and Tehri, a warning of heavy rain with thunder and lightning has been issued under the yellow alert.