Uttarakhand : Meteorological Department issued heavy rain alert till August 2

According to the Meteorological Center, an orange alert has been issued in many areas of the state for the next three days from today. Heavy to very heavy rainfall may occur over Dehradun, Nainital, Pauri, Tehri, Champawat, Pithoragarh and Bageshwar. There is a possibility of rain and thundershowers in other districts. Due to the possibility of landslides in the hilly areas, it has been advised to remain alert.

After the cloud cover in Doon from Friday morning, it rained heavily in the night. The rain which started at 7.30 pm continued till late night. Due to which most of the areas of Doon were drenched with water. Water entered shops and houses as squares and squares were submerged. Traffic came to a standstill due to debris coming near Galogi on the Mussoorie road. Vehicles remained stranded on the Mussoorie road till late night. Traffic was disrupted due to boulders and debris on the road near Galogi on the Mussoorie road. There was a long line of vehicles on both sides of the road.

In this regard, PWD Assistant Engineer Pushpendra Kumar said that efforts are being made to open the road, but heavy rains are causing obstruction. Even till late in the night, the traffic could not be completely smooth. The problems are increasing in the marginal Pithoragarh district amid light rain in Kumaon. 25 roads are closed in the district. Due to the debris on the Tawaghat-Lipulekh road, the contact with the China border has been cut off. Since Friday evening, there is a danger of landslides and boulders falling in Eldhara of Dharchula. 40 families of Malli Bazar Dharchula have had to leave their homes.

The administration has accommodated him in the KMVN rest house. Here, there is resentment among the people against the government and the administration. The DM has directed the concerned officials to go to the spot and carry out rescue and relief work. 10 roads in Bageshwar district, 11 roads in Nainital district are closed.