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Uttarakhand: IMD Issues Orange Alert for Heavy Rainfall, Authorities on Alert
🗓 20 Jun 2026, 03:32 AM
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The India Meteorological Department has issued an Orange Alert for several districts in Uttarakhand, warning of heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, gusty winds, and lightning.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has sounded an Orange Alert across multiple districts in Uttarakhand, anticipating significant weather disturbances. The alert forecasts heavy rainfall, accompanied by thunderstorms, strong gusty winds, and lightning, expected to occur over the next few hours.
Districts specifically mentioned under this alert include Rudraprayag. Authorities in the state have been placed on high alert to manage potential impacts arising from the adverse weather conditions. The IMD's advisory aims to ensure preparedness and facilitate timely response measures.
While the alert is for the immediate hours, residents and authorities are advised to stay updated on weather developments. The forecast indicates a period of intense weather activity that could pose challenges, particularly for ongoing activities like the Char Dham Yatra.
Districts specifically mentioned under this alert include Rudraprayag. Authorities in the state have been placed on high alert to manage potential impacts arising from the adverse weather conditions. The IMD's advisory aims to ensure preparedness and facilitate timely response measures.
While the alert is for the immediate hours, residents and authorities are advised to stay updated on weather developments. The forecast indicates a period of intense weather activity that could pose challenges, particularly for ongoing activities like the Char Dham Yatra.