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Heavy Rain Alert Issued for Seven States, Ganga Near Danger Level in Haridwar
✍️ Bhaskar English
🗓 31 Jul 2026, 12:12 PM
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Meteorological authorities have issued a heavy rain alert for seven states, including Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh, as the Ganga in Haridwar approaches danger level. Schools across the region have been closed.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has announced a heavy rain alert for seven states, with Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh among those affected. The warning, issued in the early hours of Monday, advises residents to prepare for intense rainfall and potential flooding.
In Haridwar, the Ganga’s water level has risen to a point that is close to the danger mark, raising concerns about possible overflow and downstream impacts. Local authorities have been monitoring the river closely and have set up emergency response teams.
As a precautionary measure, schools in the affected districts have been shut for the day. Parents and students are advised to stay indoors and follow updates from local officials.
Officials urge people to keep a safe distance from water bodies, avoid unnecessary travel, and stay tuned to weather bulletins for any changes in the alert status.
In Haridwar, the Ganga’s water level has risen to a point that is close to the danger mark, raising concerns about possible overflow and downstream impacts. Local authorities have been monitoring the river closely and have set up emergency response teams.
As a precautionary measure, schools in the affected districts have been shut for the day. Parents and students are advised to stay indoors and follow updates from local officials.
Officials urge people to keep a safe distance from water bodies, avoid unnecessary travel, and stay tuned to weather bulletins for any changes in the alert status.