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IMD Issues Red Alert for Uttarakhand Amid Heavy Rain Forecast
✍️ thestatesman.com
🗓 28 Sep 2026, 10:38 AM
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The Indian Meteorological Department has issued a red alert for Uttarakhand, warning of severe rainfall that could lead to flooding and landslides.
The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) released a red alert for the state of Uttarakhand on Thursday, signalling that the region is likely to experience heavy rainfall in the coming days.
A red alert is the highest level of warning issued by the IMD, indicating that extreme weather conditions could cause significant damage. Residents in Uttarakhand are advised to stay indoors, secure loose objects, and avoid traveling on roads that may be affected by flooding or landslides.
The alert covers the entire state, with particular emphasis on areas prone to waterlogging and slope instability. Local authorities have been notified and are coordinating with disaster management teams to monitor the situation closely.
In addition to Uttarakhand, the IMD has forecasted heavy rains for Himachal Pradesh and western Uttar Pradesh, but the red alert remains specific to Uttarakhand at this time.
A red alert is the highest level of warning issued by the IMD, indicating that extreme weather conditions could cause significant damage. Residents in Uttarakhand are advised to stay indoors, secure loose objects, and avoid traveling on roads that may be affected by flooding or landslides.
The alert covers the entire state, with particular emphasis on areas prone to waterlogging and slope instability. Local authorities have been notified and are coordinating with disaster management teams to monitor the situation closely.
In addition to Uttarakhand, the IMD has forecasted heavy rains for Himachal Pradesh and western Uttar Pradesh, but the red alert remains specific to Uttarakhand at this time.