Heavy Rainfall to Continue in Uttarakhand; Districts Put on High Alert – my uttarakhand news

Heavy rainfall is expected to continue in the state over the coming days. In view of the weather forecast and warning issued on August 13, 2026, by the India Meteorological Department (IMD) and the Meteorological Centre, Dehradun, the State Emergency Operation Centre (SEOC) has issued a directive to all districts to ensure necessary precautions and preparedness. Officials in areas likely to experience heavy to very heavy rainfall, lightning, and intense to extremely intense spells of rain have been instructed to remain vigilant and ensure prompt action in the event of any emergency. Vinod Kumar Suman, Secretary of Disaster Management and Rehabilitation, has directed all District Magistrates and concerned departments to remain on high alert in accordance with the Meteorological Department’s warning. He emphasized the need for special monitoring in vulnerable areas and instructed that all necessary arrangements for relief and rescue operations be finalized in advance to tackle any potential disaster. He also directed all concerned officials to maintain constant vigilance over the situation through mutual coordination. According to the Meteorological Department’s forecast, an ‘Orange Alert’ will be in effect for the districts of Dehradun, Pithoragarh, Bageshwar, and Nainital on August 14. These districts are likely to experience isolated heavy to very heavy rainfall, thunderstorms with lightning, and intense to extremely intense spells of rain. Meanwhile, a ‘Yellow Alert’ has been issued for Champawat, Tehri, Pauri, Chamoli, Rudraprayag, Haridwar, and Udham Singh Nagar—where isolated heavy rainfall is expected—as well as for the remaining districts of the state, where intense to very intense spells of rain accompanied by thunderstorms and lightning are likely. A ‘Yellow Alert’ will remain in force across all districts of the state on August 15. Isolated heavy rainfall is expected in Dehradun, Tehri, Pauri, Uttarkashi, Nainital, Champawat, and Bageshwar on this day. The hilly districts are likely to witness thunderstorms with lightning and intense to very intense spells of rain. Isolated thunderstorms accompanied by lightning are also expected in Haridwar and Udham Singh Nagar. An ‘Orange Alert’ will be in effect for the Champawat, Bageshwar, and Nainital districts on August 16. These districts are likely to experience isolated heavy to very heavy rainfall, accompanied by thunderstorms, lightning, and spells of extremely intense rain. A ‘Yellow Alert’ will be in force for Dehradun, Tehri, Haridwar, Chamoli, Udham Singh Nagar, Almora, and Pithoragarh due to the likelihood of isolated heavy rainfall; additionally, intense to very intense rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms and lightning is expected in Dehradun, Tehri, Pauri, Haridwar, Uttarkashi, Rudraprayag, Chamoli, Udham Singh Nagar, Almora, and Pithoragarh. On August 17, an ‘Orange Alert’ will be in effect for the Dehradun and Tehri districts. Both districts are likely to witness isolated heavy to very heavy rainfall, along with thunderstorms, lightning, and spells of extremely intense rain. A ‘Yellow Alert’ will remain in force for the remaining districts of the state, anticipating isolated heavy rainfall and spells of intense to very intense rain accompanied by thunderstorms and lightning. Check Weather Updates Before Traveling Secretary Vinod Kumar Suman has appealed to the public to take the Meteorological Department’s warnings seriously, avoid unnecessary travel, and stay informed about weather conditions. People should avoid visiting landslide-prone hilly areas, as well as the vicinity of rivers, streams, and water channels. In the event of heavy rain or flash floods, one should remain in a safe location and not attempt to cross active landslide zones. He advised against standing in open spaces or under trees during lightning storms, recommending instead that people take shelter in safe, concrete buildings. Swimming or boating in swollen rivers, streams, and drains during heavy rainfall should be avoided. He noted that adverse weather conditions could lead to landslides, road blockages, waterlogging, and sudden rises in water levels in rivers and streams; therefore, all citizens are urged to exercise caution and remain vigilant.