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Heavy rain swells Uttarakhand rivers, blocks highways and closes schools
Heavy rain swells Uttarakhand rivers, blocks highways and closes schools
The Story in Brief
Continuous rainfall pushed the Alaknanda, Mandakini and Bhagirathi rivers to warning or danger levels in Uttarakhand on August 6. The Alaknanda at Rudraprayag and Mandakini were at danger levels, while the Bhagirathi and Raisi rivers crossed or reached warning levels. Authorities warned riverbank residents, asked officials to remain prepared and closed schools up to Class 12 in Dehradun, Chamoli and Bageshwar.
Debris and landslides blocked sections of the Badrinath, Gangotri and Yamunotri national highways. The IMD issued an orange alert for Dehradun, Chamoli and Bageshwar, and a yellow alert for the rest of the State. Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami reviewed preparations and officials advised residents and tourists to avoid unnecessary travel.
The Indian Opinion
The reported river levels, road closures and school suspensions indicate real local risks, but they do not establish that the entire State faces the same danger. Sensational claims of widespread disaster would be premature, while dismissing the alerts could be unsafe. Travellers should check official weather and road updates before moving. Residents near rivers and landslide-prone routes should follow local instructions, with conditions likely to change quickly.
Sources (3): thehindu.com, indianopinion.org, dnaindia.com
This story was synthesised by AI from the 3 sources linked above.
