IMD warns of possible extremely heavy rain in Uttarakhand, Himachal and J&K this weekend

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a weather outlook indicating that extremely heavy rainfall cannot be ruled out in the northern states of Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh and Jammu & Kashmir over the upcoming weekend. The department highlighted that western disturbances moving across the Himalayas are likely to intensify, bringing prolonged downpours and possible flash floods in vulnerable valleys and river basins. Authorities in the three states have been advised to activate emergency response teams, monitor river levels and issue timely warnings to residents, especially in low‑lying and hill‑top settlements. The IMD urged the public to stay updated through official channels, avoid unnecessary travel in affected areas, and follow safety instructions from local disaster management authorities.