Dehradun: Uttarakhand is bracing for intense rainfall as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert for heavy to very heavy rain in Dehradun and Bageshwar districts. Thunderstorms and lightning are also expected across all districts, with light to moderate rain likely at many places statewide.
The weather pattern remained unstable on Monday, with bright sunshine in the morning giving way to heavy showers in several parts of Dehradun by afternoon. The Sahastradhara area recorded the highest rainfall at 51 mm. According to the Meteorological Center, this wet spell is expected to continue for the next few days, especially in the Garhwal region.
67 roads blocked in Uttarakhand due to landslides
After Rain A total of 67 roads across Uttarakhand have been blocked due to landslides triggered by recent rainfall. According to the State Emergency Operations Center, efforts are underway to reopen the affected routes. The closures include five roads in Uttarkashi, three in Tehri, five in Rudraprayag, nine in Pithoragarh, 15 in Pauri, three in Nainital, four in Dehradun, 15 in Chamoli, five in Bageshwar, and three in Almora.
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A massive landslide struck Devprayag
Amid the ongoing rains, a massive landslide struck Devprayag in Tehri district on Monday, causing significant damage and panic. The landslide occurred on the Narsinghachal mountain, situated along the Alaknanda River, sending large boulders and debris crashing into the Bah market area.
Two residential buildings were damaged, and a father-son duo sustained injuries after being hit by falling stones. They were rushed to a nearby hospital and are reported to be stable. Three vehicles, including two motorcycles and a pickup truck, were buried under the debris. Four electric poles were also knocked down, disrupting power supply in the area.
The Kundal-Koti motor road has been blocked due to the landslide, cutting off access to several villages. Rescue and relief operations are underway, with teams from the Public Works Department and Disaster Management deployed to clear the debris and restore connectivity.
Advisory issued for the people
Local authorities have urged residents and tourists to exercise caution, especially in landslide-prone zones. The State Emergency Operations Centre has already issued high-alert warnings for multiple districts, including Tehri, Chamoli, Rudraprayag, and Uttarkashi, in anticipation of further slope failures. Officials are monitoring vulnerable areas and have instructed district administrations to remain on standby. Emergency shelters, medical aid, and food supplies are being arranged for affected communities.