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  "type": "article",
  "title": "Fresh spell of heavy rain to hit Uttarakhand's hills, yellow alert for Champawat, Bageshwar and Pithoragarh today",
  "summary": "The weather department has issued a yellow alert for heavy rain today in Champawat, Bageshwar, Pithoragarh and other hill districts of Uttarakhand, with more rain forecast across several districts through July 18.",
  "content": "The monsoon is picking up pace across Uttarakhand once again. The weather department has forecast continuous rain in several districts of the state over the next four days, with light to heavy showers expected in the hilly regions in particular. A yellow alert has been issued today for several districts, including Champawat, Bageshwar and Pithoragarh, and residents have been advised to check the weather situation before stepping out of their homes.\n\nThunderstorms and heavy showers likely in the hills\nAccording to the weather department, several areas could witness spells of thunder and heavy rain in the coming days. People living in the hill districts, as well as travellers heading there, have been urged to exercise extra caution. In contrast, the plains are expected to remain relatively dry for now, although light rain cannot be ruled out in a few places. A yellow alert typically signals the need for caution rather than an emergency, but the weather department has still advised people to avoid unnecessary travel on mountain roads unless required.\n\nWhere it will rain today, July 15\nToday, several parts of Uttarkashi, Chamoli, Rudraprayag, Bageshwar, Champawat, Nainital and Pithoragarh are likely to see light to moderate rain along with thunderstorms. Some rain is also expected in isolated spots across the state's other hill districts, while the plains are forecast to stay mostly dry. The weather department has issued a yellow alert for heavy rain in Champawat, Bageshwar and Pithoragarh districts. Lightning strikes and spells of heavy to very heavy rain are possible in these three districts, prompting the local administration to call for precautions.\n\nTemperatures swung above and below normal over the last 24 hours\nData from the last 24 hours shows that maximum temperatures in Uttarakhand's plains were recorded well above normal, while temperatures in the hilly areas also stayed above normal. Minimum temperatures were above normal in the plains but below normal in the hills. The state's highest maximum temperature of 35.8 degrees Celsius was recorded at Pantnagar in Udham Singh Nagar, while the lowest minimum temperature of 14.1 degrees Celsius was recorded at Mukteshwar in Nainital. The gap between hill and plain readings underlines how unevenly the monsoon system is behaving this week.\n\nKumaon division to feel a bigger impact on July 16\nOn July 16, most districts of the Kumaon division are likely to see light to moderate rain in several places. Some spots in the hill districts of the Garhwal division could also see rain, while Haridwar district is expected to receive light rain. A yellow alert for heavy rain has been issued for Dehradun, Nainital, Pithoragarh, Champawat and Bageshwar districts on this day. Lightning and heavy rain are also possible in the hilly areas.\n\nYellow alert to continue in several districts on July 17 and 18\nOn July 17, heavy rain is expected in Dehradun, Uttarkashi, Rudraprayag, Chamoli, Pithoragarh, Nainital and Bageshwar districts, and a yellow alert has been issued for all of them. Thunderstorms with heavy rain are likely in the hilly areas, while some places in Haridwar and Udham Singh Nagar could also see thundershowers. Following that, a heavy rain warning has been issued for Dehradun, Tehri, Pauri, Nainital and Bageshwar districts on July 18, where the yellow alert will remain in force. Lightning and heavy rain could continue in the hilly regions, while some spots in Haridwar and Udham Singh Nagar may also see light rain accompanied by thunder.\n\nWhat to expect in the capital, Dehradun\nDehradun is expected to remain partly cloudy on July 15. Rain or thundershowers are likely during this period, and dust storms could also occur in some spots. From July 16 to 18, the city will generally remain cloudy, with one or two spells of rain or thundershowers expected. The weather department has made clear that people need to stay alert and keep track of weather updates during this period, especially those planning to travel to the hill districts.\n\nWhat this means for you\n• Across India: Anyone planning to travel to or visit Uttarakhand's hill districts over the next four days should check the weather department's updates before setting out.\n• In Uttarakhand: Residents of Champawat, Bageshwar, Pithoragarh, Dehradun, Nainital, Uttarkashi, Chamoli and Rudraprayag districts need to stay alert for heavy rain and lightning, with the yellow alert set to continue through July 17 and 18 as well.\n\nQuestions & Answers\n\n1. Which districts in Uttarakhand have a rain alert today, July 15?\nA yellow alert for heavy rain has been issued for Champawat, Bageshwar and Pithoragarh districts, while light to moderate rain is likely in Uttarkashi, Chamoli, Rudraprayag and Nainital.\n\n2. For how many days has the weather department forecast rain?\nThe weather department has forecast continuous rain in several districts of the state for the next four days, running through July 18.\n\n3. Where was the highest temperature in Uttarakhand recorded in the last 24 hours?\nThe highest maximum temperature of 35.8 degrees Celsius was recorded at Pantnagar in Udham Singh Nagar.\n\n4. Where was the lowest temperature recorded?\nThe lowest minimum temperature of 14.1 degrees Celsius was recorded at Mukteshwar in Nainital.\n\n5. Which districts will be under a yellow alert on July 16?\nA yellow alert for heavy rain has been issued for Dehradun, Nainital, Pithoragarh, Champawat and Bageshwar districts on July 16.\n\n6. Which districts will be affected on July 17 and 18?\nOn July 17 a yellow alert covers Dehradun, Uttarkashi, Rudraprayag, Chamoli, Pithoragarh, Nainital and Bageshwar, while on July 18 it covers Dehradun, Tehri, Pauri, Nainital and Bageshwar.\n\n7. Will the plains also get rain?\nThe plains are expected to remain mostly dry, though some spots in Haridwar and Udham Singh Nagar could see light rain with thunder.\n\n8. What will the weather be like in Dehradun over the next few days?\nDehradun will be partly cloudy on July 15 with possible rain or thundershowers, and generally cloudy from July 16 to 18 with one or two spells of rain expected.",
  "url": "https://trendkia.com/en/uttarakhand/paharon-men-jhamajhama-barisha-ka-daura-jari-champawat-pithoragarh-bageshwar-men-aja-yelo-alarta-agale-chara-dina-bhi-alarta-para--7770",
  "category": "Uttarakhand",
  "publishedAt": "2026-07-15",
  "tags": [
    "Uttarakhand weather",
    "monsoon rain",
    "yellow alert",
    "Champawat rain",
    "Bageshwar weather",
    "Pithoragarh rain",
    "Dehradun weather",
    "Kumaon rain"
  ],
  "language": "en",
  "site": "TrendKia"
}