Can heavy rain and storm cause devastation in Uttarakhand for 3 days? Will strong winds of 50 km/h and hailstorm affect life? How serious is the risk of landslides in Tehri, Nainital and Dehradun? Can the situation worsen further in yellow alert districts?
Uttarakhand Weather Alert: The Meteorological Department has issued a very scary and alert warning for the tourists and local residents planning to visit the beautiful valleys of Uttarakhand. The latest bulletin of Dehradun weather center has created panic in the entire state. Such a cloud of dark clouds is going to gather in the sky of Devbhoomi for the next three days, which can cause huge destruction from the mountains to the plains. After this sudden alert from meteorologists, the administration has come into high-mode.
Disaster will rain from the sky: Which districts are most at risk?
The most frightening aspect of this entire bulletin is the stern warning issued for six selected districts of the state. Rohit Thapliyal, senior scientist of the Meteorological Center, while talking to the media on Friday, revealed the names of those districts where the most extreme form of nature can be seen.
Statement of meteorologist Rohit Thapliyal: “The next three days are extremely sensitive for many parts of Uttarakhand. Especially in some parts of Tehri, Pauri, Nainital, Pithoragarh, Dehradun and Bageshwar districts, the weather will suddenly change. There is a strong possibility of severe thunderstorm with lightning and heavy hailstorm.” People living in these districts have been advised not to come out of their homes without absolutely necessary work, because the danger of lightning can directly cost their lives.
Icy winds will blow at a speed of 50 KM: Suspense of ‘Yellow Alert’ in the plains
The danger is not limited only to the high peaks of the mountains, but is also rapidly moving towards the plains. According to the Meteorological Department, during this period, dusty and strong winds can blow at a lethal speed of 40 to 50 kilometers per hour in the state. This speed is so dangerous that weak trees and electric poles can collapse in the blink of an eye.
Along with this, ‘Yellow Alert’ has also been issued for other hilly areas including plain districts like Haridwar and Udham Singh Nagar. Yellow alert simply means that the weather can take a sudden turn at any time and cause massive devastation. Devotees coming on Chardham Yatra have also been asked to plan their journey very thoughtfully and after seeing the weather updates. The next 72 hours are going to be filled with suspense and fear in the history of Uttarakhand, where the changing weather every moment is indicating some big danger.
Could the next three days be challenging?
This warning from the Meteorological Department indicates that the next three days may be difficult in Uttarakhand. Especially in hilly areas, the risk of incidents like landslides and road blockage may increase. People have been appealed to avoid unnecessary travel and keep an eye on weather updates.