In view of the ‘Red Alert’ for heavy rainfall issued by the Meteorological Department for September 26 and 27th, Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has directed officials to remain on high alert around the clock. The Chief Minister consulted with Disaster Management Secretary Vinod Kumar Suman and instructed all relevant districts and departments to take necessary precautionary measures. He directed officials to maintain constant surveillance in vulnerable areas and to ensure that all preparations for relief and rescue operations are in place beforehand to handle any potential disaster situation. He also ordered that District Emergency Operation Centers remain active and that weather-related warnings be promptly disseminated at the local level. The Chief Minister instructed officials to be fully prepared to tackle any emergency. District Magistrate appeals to the public to remain vigilant The Meteorological Centre, Dehradun, has issued a ‘Red Alert’ for the districts of Dehradun, Tehri, Haridwar, and Pauri. These districts are likely to experience heavy to very heavy rainfall, with the possibility of extremely heavy rainfall in some areas. Additionally, a ‘Yellow Alert’ has been issued for nine other districts in Uttarakhand, warning of thunderstorms, lightning, and strong winds. District Magistrate Mayur Dixit has appealed to the public to stay alert. He urged people to avoid venturing near rivers, streams, or vulnerable areas unnecessarily during the inclement weather. The District Magistrate has directed the concerned officials to keep disaster management services on standby and ready for immediate action. Instructions have been issued to all departments to maintain a high level of vigilance given the weather conditions. Pithoragarh battered by heavy rains and snowfall The highest rainfall was recorded in Pithoragarh at 56.0 mm, followed by 55.6 mm in Kanalichhina. Additionally, Devalthal received 44.0 mm of rain, Dharchula 34.4 mm, and Bangapani and Didihat recorded 28.0 mm and 28.8 mm, respectively. Rainfall figures for other locations include 25.0 mm in Thal, 20.0 mm in Tejam, 18.2 mm in Berinag, 16.4 mm in Munsiyari, 13.0 mm in Gangolihat, and 11.0 mm in Ganai Gangoli. The season’s first snowfall has begun in the high-altitude Himalayan regions of the Vyas and Darma valleys in Dharchula, as well as the Panchachuli and Hasling areas of Munsiyari. The Adi Kailash region is gradually being blanketed in white snow, while biting cold conditions have intensified in the upper reaches.
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