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Uttarkashi on High Alert as IMD Issues Heavy Rain Warning
✍️ Hindustan Times
🗓 28 Sep 2026, 05:59 AM
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The Uttarkashi district administration has issued an advisory after the India Meteorological Department warned of heavy rain, putting disaster management teams, police, SDRF and NDRF on high alert.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecast heavy rainfall for Uttarkashi, prompting the district administration to issue an advisory urging caution. The warning is based on expected intense showers that could trigger flash floods or landslides in the hilly terrain.
In response, the Revenue Department, Police, State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) and National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) have been placed on alert. Teams are on standby and have been directed to monitor vulnerable areas and prepare rescue equipment.
Officials say the alert aims to ensure swift response if adverse weather develops, with a focus on safeguarding residents and minimizing disruption to essential services. Continuous updates from IMD are being tracked to adjust the readiness level as needed.
In response, the Revenue Department, Police, State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) and National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) have been placed on alert. Teams are on standby and have been directed to monitor vulnerable areas and prepare rescue equipment.
Officials say the alert aims to ensure swift response if adverse weather develops, with a focus on safeguarding residents and minimizing disruption to essential services. Continuous updates from IMD are being tracked to adjust the readiness level as needed.