Heavy Rain Alert in Uttarakhand
Pithorgarh and Bageshwaer Districts on Yellow Alert
The Meteorological Center has issued a yellow alert for heavy rain in Pithorgarh and Bageshwaer districts of Uttarakhand. Additionally, heavy to very heavy rain is expected in Almora, Champawat, Nainital, and Udham Singh Nagar districts. Light to moderate rain is predicted in Dehradun, Haridwar, Pauri, Tehri, Chamoli, Rudraprayag, and Uttarkashi districts.
Road Damage in Tehri Garhwal
On September 26, a road connecting Budhakedar and Jhalabeen villages in Tehri Garhwal district was damaged due to heavy rains. District Disaster Management Officer Brijesh Bhatt reported that the incident occurred early Thursday morning. No injuries or loss of life were reported, but an earth mover machine was damaged.
Brijesh Bhatt stated, “The PMGSE’s reconstructed road has been damaged due to the rain on the intervening night of Wednesday and Thursday in the Budhakedar area. A Pokelin machine has been damaged. The road from Budhakedar to Jhala has been damaged. There has been no loss of life or animal loss.”
Badrinath National Highway Blocked
Earlier on Thursday, a portion of the Badrinath National Highway was blocked due to debris near Nandprayag and Chatwapipal. The highway was restored for vehicular movement after repairs. The Badrinath Highway has been blocked multiple times this monsoon due to adverse weather conditions.
Weather Predictions
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted isolated heavy rainfall in Uttarakhand from September 25-27. The IMD release stated, “Isolated heavy rainfall very likely over Uttarakhand during 25-27; West Uttar Pradesh on 27; East Uttar Pradesh during September 26-28.”
Doubts Revealed
Uttarakhand -: Uttarakhand is a state in northern India known for its beautiful mountains and rivers. It is located in the Himalayas.
Yellow alert -: A yellow alert is a warning issued by weather authorities to inform people about potential bad weather. It means people should be cautious and prepared for possible heavy rain.
Pithorgarh -: Pithorgarh is a district in Uttarakhand. It is known for its scenic beauty and is located in the Himalayan region.
Bageshwaer -: Bageshwaer is another district in Uttarakhand. It is also located in the mountains and is known for its temples and natural beauty.
Almora -: Almora is a district in Uttarakhand. It is famous for its cultural heritage and beautiful landscapes.
Champawat -: Champawat is a district in Uttarakhand. It has historical significance and is surrounded by hills and forests.
Nainital -: Nainital is a popular hill station and district in Uttarakhand. It is known for its beautiful lake and pleasant weather.
Udham Singh Nagar -: Udham Singh Nagar is a district in Uttarakhand. It is known for its agricultural activities and industries.
Tehri Garhwal -: Tehri Garhwal is a district in Uttarakhand. It is known for the Tehri Dam and its scenic beauty.
Badrinath National Highway -: The Badrinath National Highway is a major road in Uttarakhand that leads to the holy town of Badrinath. It is important for pilgrims and tourists.
India Meteorological Department -: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) is a government agency that provides weather forecasts and warnings. It helps people stay informed about weather conditions.
Isolated heavy rainfall -: Isolated heavy rainfall means that heavy rain will occur in some specific areas, but not everywhere. It can cause localized flooding and other issues.
