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97 roads blocked in Uttarakhand as heavy rain pounds Dehradun
The Story in Brief
Heavy rain continued to lash Dehradun on Tuesday, 10 November 2026, disrupting normal life and blocking around 97 roads across Uttarakhand due to rainfall and landslides. Authorities ordered a one-day holiday for all schools from Classes 1 to 12 and Anganwadi centres in Dehradun district as a precaution after the Meteorological Department forecast more rain.
A yellow alert has been issued for heavy rainfall in the Garhwal region. The Meteorological Department expects the wet spell to continue until 21 August, raising the risk of waterlogging, landslides and further road blockages. A fresh landslide on the Mussoorie-Dehradun road earlier this month had already caused long traffic jams. Authorities have advised pilgrims, tourists and locals to check the latest forecast before travelling and to stay away from rivers and streams.
Indian Opinion Analysis
The yellow alert and school closures in Dehradun show that authorities are treating the latest monsoon spell as a serious disruption, not routine rain. Close to 100 blocked roads cut off hill districts and pilgrimage routes, directly affecting tourism and local movement during a period when the state typically sees heavy footfall. The forecast that rain will last until 21 August leaves a week of potential landslide and waterlogging risk. Tourists and residents now face daily uncertainty: they must check weather bulletins before any journey, and schools will stay shut for at least Tuesday. The next milestone is 21 August, when the wet spell is forecast to end.
Source: ddnews.gov.in
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