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Landslides Threaten Homes in Nainital Villages as Rain Persists
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🗓 03 Sep 2026, 11:03 AM
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Heavy rain has triggered landslides across several villages in Nainital, Uttarakhand, putting dozens of homes at risk.
Heavy rainfall over the past 24 hours has caused multiple landslides in the hilly terrain surrounding Nainital, Uttarakhand. The downpours continue, prompting officials to warn residents of further soil movement.
The slides have struck a number of villages on the outskirts of the hill station, destabilising slopes and endangering residential structures. Local authorities have reported that several homes are now under threat of collapse and are assessing the need for evacuation.
The state disaster management department has issued a weather advisory, urging people to stay indoors, avoid low‑lying roads and keep emergency kits ready. Meteorological forecasts indicate that the rain is likely to persist for the next few days.
Rescue teams and the National Disaster Response Force have been placed on standby, ready to assist any community that may need to be relocated. Residents are advised to cooperate with officials and report any signs of further landslides immediately.
The slides have struck a number of villages on the outskirts of the hill station, destabilising slopes and endangering residential structures. Local authorities have reported that several homes are now under threat of collapse and are assessing the need for evacuation.
The state disaster management department has issued a weather advisory, urging people to stay indoors, avoid low‑lying roads and keep emergency kits ready. Meteorological forecasts indicate that the rain is likely to persist for the next few days.
Rescue teams and the National Disaster Response Force have been placed on standby, ready to assist any community that may need to be relocated. Residents are advised to cooperate with officials and report any signs of further landslides immediately.