The spell of rainfall across the hill state of Uttarakhand shows no signs of abating anytime soon. The local meteorological department has released a comprehensive four-day weather outlook indicating continuous wet spells across various parts of the state. Over the past twenty-four hours, maximum temperatures in the plains remained normal or slightly above average, while the mountainous terrains recorded normal temperatures. However, impending downpours are expected to bring further shifts in the weather pattern across the higher altitudes in the coming days.
Heavy Rain Alert for Four Districts Today
According to meteorological projections, August 25 will witness light to moderate rain accompanied by thunder and lightning at multiple locations across all districts of the state. Particularly in Dehradun, Pithoragarh, Nainital, and Bageshwar, isolated heavy downpours are anticipated. In view of this, a yellow alert has been enforced for these four specific districts. Furthermore, mountainous areas may experience intense to very intense showers accompanied by lightning strikes at isolated spots.
Weather activity is projected to remain more pronounced in the hilly terrains on August 26. Multiple locations across the hill districts are expected to receive light to moderate rainfall coupled with thunder and lightning. Conversely, in the plains, precipitation is likely to be restricted to only a few places in Haridwar and Udham Singh Nagar. Due to the persisting threat of lightning and heavy showers in the hills, the yellow alert remains active for this date as well.
Rainfall Spell to Continue on August 27 and 28
The wet conditions will persist into August 27, with widespread light to moderate showers expected across the mountainous regions of Uttarakhand alongside intermittent thunder activity. Plain districts such as Haridwar and Udham Singh Nagar will likely experience rain at only a few select spots. Mountainous tracts will continue to face the risk of lightning and sharp downpours. Similarly, August 28 brings predictions of light to moderate rainfall with thunder in several hill areas, while the plains of Haridwar and Udham Singh Nagar may witness scattered showers alongside continuous thunderstorm risks in higher altitudes.
Precautions Advised Regarding Landslides and Water Bodies
Continuous downpours significantly elevate the risk of landslides and rockslides across vulnerable hill terrains. Residents living near sensitive zones and along swollen rivers and streams have been urged to exercise extreme caution. People are advised to avoid unnecessary travel to such hazard-prone locations during active spells of rain. Additionally, vehicle drivers and commuters traversing mountain roads have been strongly counseled to remain vigilant throughout their journeys.
