Continuous Torrential rains, landslides and increase in water level of rivers in Uttarakhand

Dehradun | Thursday | 13th August, 2020

Summary:

Dehradun, locals witnessed mist in the morning today like the winter resulting in low visibility in the city.

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Several parts of Uttarakhand reported heavy rains leading to landslides and disruption of normal life in the region.

Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has warned for heavy to very heavy rainfall and moderate to severe thunderstorm accompanied by lightning at isolated places over the state in the next two days.

In Chamoli, the intermittent rains have put the lives of locals in danger as Badrinath highway has been closed due to debris falling from the mountains.

This has created hassles for locals to reach their destination.

Alaknanda, Pinder, Nandakini rivers are flowing only some centimetres below the danger mark due to incessant rainfall in the district.

Meanwhile, in Dehradun, locals witnessed mist in the morning today like the winter resulting in low visibility in the city.

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