Uttarakhand Weather Update Today: The Dehradun district administration has announced a holiday for all schools from classes 1 to 12 and Anganwadi centres on Tuesday, August 12, following a heavy rainfall alert from the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD). This closure also includes school staff and management to ensure everyone’s safety during the expected downpour.
The decision was made as a precaution to keep students and staff safe amid the forecast of heavy rains in the area.
Kedarnath Yatra temporarily stopped due to red alert
Meanwhile, in Uttarakhand, the Kedarnath Yatra was put on hold for three days starting Monday after the IMD issued a red alert warning of heavy to very heavy rainfall. This step was taken to protect pilgrims and locals from the risks of flooding and landslides in the mountainous region.
The Rudraprayag district, along with other parts of Uttarakhand, has been placed under red and orange alerts from August 12 to 14. Authorities have increased security and made arrangements to handle any emergencies.
District Magistrate Prateek Jain, in a video message, urged people living near rivers and water bodies to move to safer places.
He said, “We are monitoring the water levels closely and keeping a watch on the weather. Police, public works, and disaster management teams are all on alert.” He added that updates on when the Yatra will resume will be shared as soon as it’s safe.
Weather alerts across Uttarakhand
The IMD has also issued warnings of heavy rain for other Uttarakhand districts including Haridwar, Dehradun, Tehri, Pauri, and Nainital. The Uttarakhand Police have asked people to stay careful and adjust their travel plans based on the latest weather updates.
The Kedarnath temple, located more than 11,000 feet up in the Himalayas, is a major pilgrimage site dedicated to Lord Shiva. The Yatra season began this year on May 2 but has been temporarily paused to keep devotees safe during the monsoon.
The decision was made as a precaution to keep students and staff safe amid the forecast of heavy rains in the area.
Kedarnath Yatra temporarily stopped due to red alert
Meanwhile, in Uttarakhand, the Kedarnath Yatra was put on hold for three days starting Monday after the IMD issued a red alert warning of heavy to very heavy rainfall. This step was taken to protect pilgrims and locals from the risks of flooding and landslides in the mountainous region.
The Rudraprayag district, along with other parts of Uttarakhand, has been placed under red and orange alerts from August 12 to 14. Authorities have increased security and made arrangements to handle any emergencies.
District Magistrate Prateek Jain, in a video message, urged people living near rivers and water bodies to move to safer places.
He said, “We are monitoring the water levels closely and keeping a watch on the weather. Police, public works, and disaster management teams are all on alert.” He added that updates on when the Yatra will resume will be shared as soon as it’s safe.
Weather alerts across Uttarakhand
The IMD has also issued warnings of heavy rain for other Uttarakhand districts including Haridwar, Dehradun, Tehri, Pauri, and Nainital. The Uttarakhand Police have asked people to stay careful and adjust their travel plans based on the latest weather updates.
The Kedarnath temple, located more than 11,000 feet up in the Himalayas, is a major pilgrimage site dedicated to Lord Shiva. The Yatra season began this year on May 2 but has been temporarily paused to keep devotees safe during the monsoon.
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