Uttarakhand Landslides Close Char Dham Routes; IMD Issues Red Alert

A place in India called Uttarakhand is getting a lot of rain right now.

The rain is so heavy that weather scientists gave a red alert, which means everyone needs to be very careful.

The heavy rain makes mud and rocks slide down the mountains, and these are called landslides.

The landslides have blocked some roads, including the highway people use to visit holy temples on a trip called the Char Dham Yatra.

Rivers, like the Tamsa River, are getting fuller and fuller because of all the rain.

To keep children safe, many schools have been closed.

The leader of the state, CM Dhami, has asked tourists not to travel unless they really have to.

Workers from groups like the Border Roads Organisation are busy clearing the roads so they can be used again.

The weather scientists say the heavy rain will likely continue for a few more days, so people should stay away from rivers and hills.