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Uttarakhand Faces Red Alert as Western Disturbance Brings Heavy Rain Saturday
✍️ India Today
🗓 25 Sep 2026, 06:33 PM
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The state of Uttarakhand has issued a red alert after a western disturbance is expected to bring heavy rainfall across the region on Saturday.
The Uttarakhand State Disaster Management Authority (USDM) has issued a red alert for the entire state after meteorological reports indicate an approaching western disturbance.
The disturbance, a low‑pressure system moving from the Arabian Sea, is expected to bring intense rainfall over the hills and plains of Uttarakhand on Saturday.
Heavy showers could lead to flash floods and landslides, especially in the Garhwal and Kumaon divisions, according to the India Meteorological Department.
Officials have urged residents to stay indoors, secure loose objects, and follow instructions from local authorities. Emergency services are on standby.
The disturbance, a low‑pressure system moving from the Arabian Sea, is expected to bring intense rainfall over the hills and plains of Uttarakhand on Saturday.
Heavy showers could lead to flash floods and landslides, especially in the Garhwal and Kumaon divisions, according to the India Meteorological Department.
Officials have urged residents to stay indoors, secure loose objects, and follow instructions from local authorities. Emergency services are on standby.