Uttarakhand reels under heavy rain fury; IMD issues red alert for Haridwar, Tehri, and Dehradun

Uttarakhand is facing widespread devastation as relentless heavy rains over the past 24 hours. Communities across Uttarakhand are struggling to cope as heavy rainfall has set off landslides and flash floods, causing severe damage to infrastructure and daily life. United News of India took to social media and posted, “Uttarakhand is witnessing devastation due to relentless heavy rains, triggering landslides, floods, and road blockages across hills and plains. Villages are at risk, with farmland washed away and houses collapsing into rivers, forcing people to evacuate. In Rishikesh, the Chandrabhaga river overflowed, trapping vehicles, as SDRF teams carried out rescue operations. Traffic on several highways remains disrupted. The IMD has issued a red alert for Tehri, Haridwar, and Dehradun, warning of rising river levels and landslides. Authorities remain on high alert.” Reports further add that houses have collapsed into swollen rivers, forcing many residents to evacuate.


The Press Trust of India reported that heavy overnight rainfall in Dehradun and nearby areas damaged roads, houses, and shops, with a bridge washed away early Tuesday. ANI added that in the Maldevta area of Dehradun’s Raipur region, a 100-meter-long road was washed away after torrential rains in the Sahastradhara hills.


Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami personally inspected the affected sites on Tuesday, including Kesarwala and Maldevta, and assured people of swift relief measures. Taking to social media, he said Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah had spoken to him over the phone to take stock of the situation.

“The Honorable Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modiji and Union Home Minister Shri Amit Shahji obtained information over the phone regarding the situation arising due to heavy rainfall in Uttarakhand and assured all possible assistance. During this, they were informed about the relief and rescue operations being carried out in the affected areas. I express my heartfelt gratitude to the Honorable Prime Minister ji and Home Minister ji; with your guidance and support, the relief and rescue operations are being conducted with greater momentum. I am personally inspecting the areas affected by heavy rainfall on the ground. In this difficult time of disaster, we stand with the affected families with full commitment and are providing them with every possible assistance. ” Dhami posted.


Authorities remain on high alert, with disaster response teams deployed in vulnerable zones and relief camps being set up for evacuated families. The state government has urged residents to avoid travel in affected districts and to remain vigilant amid forecasts of continuing rainfall.