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Uttarakhand Hit by Heavy Rains, IMD Issues Flood Alert
✍️ Amar Ujala
🗓 02 Sep 2026, 05:40 PM
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The Indian Meteorological Department has issued a flood alert for Uttarakhand after persistent heavy rainfall caused rivers to swell and triggered landslides, closing several roads.
The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) released a flood alert for Uttarakhand on Thursday, citing continuous heavy rainfall across the state.
The sustained downpour has swollen major rivers, raising water levels and increasing the risk of flash floods in several districts.
Landslides triggered by the rains have blocked key roads, disrupting transport and emergency response efforts.
Authorities have urged residents in affected areas to heed evacuation orders and stay away from low‑lying zones.
The alert remains in force until further notice, with meteorologists monitoring rainfall patterns for any changes.
The sustained downpour has swollen major rivers, raising water levels and increasing the risk of flash floods in several districts.
Landslides triggered by the rains have blocked key roads, disrupting transport and emergency response efforts.
Authorities have urged residents in affected areas to heed evacuation orders and stay away from low‑lying zones.
The alert remains in force until further notice, with meteorologists monitoring rainfall patterns for any changes.