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Uttarakhand Flooded: Rivers Swell, Homes Submerged
1 Sep
Summary
- Heavy rainfall triggered flood-like situations in various Uttarakhand districts.
- Dehradun schools closed as Tamasa River swelled after overnight rain.
- Two died, one rescued as vehicle swept away by floodwaters in Dehradun.
Uttarakhand is experiencing severe rainfall, prompting alerts across most of the state. Visuals from the Bhimtal-Nainital stretch depict a flood-like situation, with water inundating streets and entering homes. Mudslides have also been reported amid the downpour.
In Dehradun, heavy overnight rain caused the Tamasa River to swell. Consequently, all government and private schools from Class 1 to 12, along with Anganwadi centers, were ordered closed for the day. The India Meteorological Department has issued yellow and orange alerts for various districts, forecasting light rain with thunderstorms in some areas and extremely heavy spells in others.
The relentless rain has caused rivers, including the Ganga near Varanasi and Rishikesh, to rise. Sadly, two people died and a woman was rescued after their SUV was swept away by floodwaters in Dehradun. Local administrations are monitoring the situation closely, with emergency teams on alert near riverbanks.
