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Heavy Rains Trigger Flash Floods in Uttarakhand, Two Killed as Homes Swamped

On Thursday, heavy rains killed two individuals, swamped homes, and obstructed roadways in the northern highland state. From August 11 to 14, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued ‘red’ and ‘orange’ alerts in most districts.
In the midst of heavy rain and thunderstorms, the Uttarakhand Police Department has also issued a warning of severe waterlogging and probable landslides. It also predicted a sudden surge in river water levels.
According to PTI, rains overwhelmed around 100 residential buildings and huts near Rishikesh on Wednesday night, leading the administration to relocate the occupants to safer locations.

Heavy rains also caused landslides, closing roads leading to Himalayan shrines such as Kedarnath, Badrinath, and Gangotri.

Heavy rains also caused landslides, closing roads leading to Himalayan shrines such as Kedarnath, Badrinath, and Gangotri.

Meanwhile, the weather service issued warnings for heavy rain in Dehradun, Tehri, Pauri, Nainital, and Champawat. Rainfall is also expected in Bageshwar, Pithoragarh, and Udham Singh Nagar, according to the IMD.

People are being evacuated and relocated, according to Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami…He plans to do an airborne survey if the weather permits. The NDRF, SDRF, and local teams are all at work.

“Heavy rain has fallen in several sections of the state over the last 24 hours…For the next 24 hours, a red alert has been issued for Pauri, Nainital, Udham Singh Nagar, and Champawat. People are being rescued and sent to safer locations…I’ll go do an aerial survey if the weather permits. The NDRF, SDRF, and local teams are all at work…”

The chief minister went on to say that numerous areas are under water. We assessed the situation in the disaster control room and spoke with the Delhi authorities. SDRF and NDRF can be found on the ground. The Uttarakhand government advises all pilgrims to begin their trek after gathering meteorological information, he adds.

“Water has submerged many places.” We assessed the situation in the disaster control room and spoke with the Delhi authorities. SDRF and NDRF can be found on the ground. We don’t want to leave any gaps in the rescue operation. I request that all pilgrims begin their journey after gathering meteorological information.”

Severe landslides have occurred in Kotdwara, with images showing the Siddhbali Temple completely inundated during monsoon floods. Rainfall has also had a significant impact on Haldawani. The Sub Divisional Magistrate of Haldwani visited the devastated areas and stocked up on basic supplies for local inhabitants.

In Uttarakhand, at least 31 people were killed in rain-related accidents when heavy rains caused flash floods, landslides, and home collapses.

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