The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) in Dehradun has issued an orange alert for heavy rain in parts of Uttarakhand. On July 21, heavy rainfall is expected in Dehradun, Tehri, Pauri, Nainital, Champawat, and Udham Singh Nagar. For July 22, there is an alert of heavy to very heavy rain in Dehradun and Uttarkashi.
Meanwhile, in neighbouring Himachal Pradesh, continuous monsoon rains have caused widespread disruption. According to the State Emergency Operation Centre (SEOC)'s July 20 evening report, 142 roads are blocked, 40 water supply schemes are damaged, and 26 power transformers are out of service.
The worst-hit districts are Mandi, with 91 road closed, and Kullu, with 33 roads closed. Landslides and flashfloods are the main reasons for these disruptions. Areas like Gohar and Bhabanagar are facing major power supply issues, especially due to heavy rainfall.
As per compiled data to date, the state has reported a total of 166 deaths due to various incidents. This includes 132 people who lost their lives in rain-related deaths and 34 people who succumbed to road accident fatalities.
The State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA) continues to monitor the situation round-the-clock and is coordinating with district administrations for restoration and relief efforts.
Kullu and Mandi districts reported the highest number of disruptions across all sectors. In Una, the Badsala Bridge has remained closed since July 3 due to structural damage, disrupting vehicular connectivity and prompting traffic diversions.
Follow us
