Uttarakhand rain triggers landslides, 136 roads closed across state: Officials
The IMD’s Dehradun centre has issued a yellow alert for September 6 to 9, forecasting light to moderate rain or thundershowers
Severe rainfall across Uttarakhand in the last 24 hours triggered landslides and boulder falls, causing significant disruptions to road connectivity throughout the state. The India Meteorological Department reported a 13% surplus in overall rainfall for the region, with Chamoli receiving the highest amount at 22.2mm, nearly 382% above normal.
Other districts, including Bageshwar, Almora, and Pithoragarh, also experienced above-normal rainfall. Authorities issued a yellow alert for potential light to moderate rain or thunderstorms over the next few days. As a result, 136 roads were reported closed across Uttarakhand, with Chamoli, Pauri, and Pithoragarh bearing the brunt of the closures.
In addition, rising water levels in several rivers prompted heightened monitoring and alerts in vulnerable settlements, particularly along riverbanks and downstream of dams and barrages.
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