Continuous rainfall over the past few days has disrupted life in many parts of Uttarakhand. Landslides have been reported, major rivers are either at or above warning levels, and more than 50 roads are blocked. This includes the crucial Lipulekh–Gunji national highway in Pithoragarh, an important route for border access and the Kailash Mansarovar yatra.
The regional weather centre in Dehradun has issued a yellow alert for the next five days. Moderate to heavy rain is expected in several areas of the Garhwal region, especially in Uttarkashi, Dehradun, and Tehri. Officials have warned that more rain could trigger landslides, flashfloods, and further road closures.
River levels have risen sharply. According to the State Emergency Operation Centre (SEOC), rivers like the Ganga, Alaknanda, Bhagirathi, Sarda, Mandakini, and Kali are flowing at high levels. On Monday night, the Alaknanda river at Rudraprayag reached 625 metres—just one metre below the danger mark—prompting a public alert. By Tuesday morning, the water level dropped slightly to 624.5 metres, but officials are still on alert.
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In Haridwar, the Ganga is flowing at 292.4 metres, getting dangerously close to the danger level of 294 metres. The administration has advised people living near riverbanks or on unstable slopes to stay cautious and avoid unnecessary travel.
"Disaster response teams have been mobilised, and efforts are underway to clear debris and restore blocked roads," a senior official said. With the monsoon expected to continue, the authorities are keeping a close eye on the situation to avoid any more damage or loss of life.
Since the monsoon began on June 1, 25 people have lost their lives in rain-related incidents, eight are missing, and 18 have been injured, according to state government data.
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