The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a heavy rainfall alert for Uttarakhand from July 11 to July 14, warning of intense showers, thunderstorms and lightning across several districts. The State Emergency Operations Centre (SEOC) has directed district administrations to remain on high alert amid concerns over landslides, flash floods and weather-related disruptions in both hill and plain areas of the state.

According to the IMD forecast, districts across the Garhwal and Kumaon regions, including Dehradun, Pauri Garhwal, Chamoli, Pithoragarh, Bageshwar, Nainital, Udham Singh Nagar and Champawat, are likely to receive isolated heavy rainfall. Authorities have warned that continuous rain may trigger landslides, rockfalls, debris accumulation on roads, waterlogging in low-lying areas and disruptions to transport and power services.

The impact of the ongoing rainfall has already been reported in several parts of Uttarakhand. Traffic movement on the Karnaprayag–Gwaldam National Highway near Narayanbagad in the Tharali area was temporarily affected after a portion of the road was washed away. Restoration teams later cleared the obstruction and reopened the route. Landslides were also reported in Pauri Garhwal, where a vegetable-loaded truck was damaged after being hit by a large boulder near Malli Satpuli on the Gumkhal-Satpuli highway. No casualties were reported in the incident.

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Authorities have carried out clearance operations on several important routes affected by rain-related debris. The Kotdwar–Pauri National Highway was reopened after debris near Satpuli was removed, while the Srinagar–Rudraprayag National Highway was restored following clearance work near Sirobagar. The Garud Chatti–Neelkanth Mahadev Road was also reopened after removal of rain-induced debris. Police and road maintenance teams remain deployed at sensitive locations to manage traffic movement and ensure public safety.

With the Char Dham Yatra continuing during the monsoon season, officials have increased monitoring along pilgrimage routes, particularly in Rudraprayag, Chamoli and other vulnerable districts. Rescue and relief teams from the police, State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), district administration and Public Works Department have been positioned at key locations. The rising water level of the Ganga River in Rishikesh has also drawn attention, with the river nearing the warning mark at Triveni Ghat.

The IMD has warned that adverse weather conditions may continue in sensitive areas, including risks of landslides, sudden debris flows, rising water levels in streams, lightning and thunderstorms. Officials have advised residents and pilgrims to avoid unnecessary travel during severe weather, stay away from rivers and landslide-prone areas, and follow updates issued by authorities. District administrations have also been instructed to keep emergency equipment, heavy machinery and rescue teams ready for immediate response if required.

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