In Uttarakhand, heavy overnight rainfall in Dehradun’s Sahastradhara area has severely disrupted daily life in the state capital. Nearly 100 people were safely rescued through a prompt relief and rescue operation conducted by the administration.
Several other parts of the city also witnessed damage to roads and bridges due to the continuous rainfall.
Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami conducted an on-ground inspection of the affected areas and reviewed the relief efforts.
He directed officials to ensure the immediate availability of relief materials, safe shelter, food, clean water, and healthcare services. He reaffirmed that the state government stands firmly with every affected family.
The Meteorological Department has issued an orange alert today for heavy rainfall in Dehradun, Nainital, and Champawat districts, along with a warning of intense rain in other parts of the state.
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Torrential Rains Hit Dehradun’s Sahastradhara Area; Roads, Shops Damaged.
In Uttarakhand, late-night torrential rain in the Sahastradhara area of Dehradun has disrupted normal life. Roads in the Curligard area have been damaged, while two to three hotels and around seven to eight shops in the main market have suffered structural damage.
Rescue and relief operations are underway, with approximately 100 people safely evacuated by the administration.
Several parts of the city have been experiencing continuous rainfall since yesterday evening. The Met Department has issued a yellow alert, forecasting moderate to heavy rain across Dehradun and other parts of the state.
In view of the rain alert, all schools and Anganwadi centres in Dehradun and Nainital districts have been closed for the day.