The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert for heavy rain in some districts of Uttarakhand on Tuesday. There is also a chance of thunderstorms and lightning in other areas.
Districts such as Nainital, Haridwar, and Dehradun are expected to receive heavy rain, thunderstorms, lightning, and strong winds through August 1.
On Monday, due to the forecast of possible flooding in various districts, the State Emergency Operations Centre in Dehradun asked all District Magistrates concerned to stay alert and take precautions.
The IMD has warned of waterlogging or flood risks in places like Almora, Bageshwar, Chamoli, Dehradun, Haridwar, Nainital, Pauri, Pithoragarh, Rudraprayag, Tehri, and Uttarkashi over the next 24 hours.
"Traffic should be controlled while maintaining preparedness and security at every level. In the event of any disaster/accident, immediate on-site action should be taken, and information should be exchanged promptly. All the officers and departmental nodal officers nominated for the disaster management IRS system will remain on high alert," the letter signed by Deputy Secretary Mahavir Singh Parmar read.
Meanwhile, the Chamoli Police shared a public advisory on Sunday. They warned residents to stay away from riverbanks, especially as the Alaknanda River's water level continues to rise due to the ongoing rain.
In a statement shared on X, the police stated that the weather remains unstable and warned people to avoid areas near the riverbanks.
"Currently, the weather is unstable, and due to continuous rainfall, the water level of the Alaknanda River is rising rapidly. The Chamoli Police appeal to people living near the riverbank to please stay vigilant and avoid going near the river. Your safety, our priority," Chamoli Police said.
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