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Uttarakhand Landslides Block Roads Amid Heavy Rain, IMD Issues Alert
✍️ The Sunday Guardian
🗓 18 Aug 2026, 03:18 PM
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Heavy rainfall in Uttarakhand has triggered multiple landslides, cutting off several regions and shutting down key roads. The Indian Meteorological Department has issued a rain alert for the state.
Heavy rains over the past days have caused a series of landslides across Uttarakhand, isolating several villages and disrupting traffic on major routes. Reports indicate that multiple state highways and district roads have been closed as a result of the ground movement. Authorities have urged residents to stay indoors and avoid traveling on affected roads until the situation stabilises. The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a rain alert for the region, warning of continued heavy rainfall and potential for further landslides. Emergency services are on standby to respond to any incidents and provide assistance to stranded commuters.