Archive · 2 Sep 2026
Uttarakhand braces for heavy rain, thunderstorms and fog
Weather officials have warned that Uttarakhand may receive very heavy rain in some places.
Dehradun, Nainital and Bageshwar have the highest-level orange alert.
The rest of the state has a yellow alert.
Storms may bring lightning and very heavy bursts of rain.
Rain is expected to continue in several places until September 7.
Rudraprayag is already experiencing continuous rain and thick fog.
The fog makes it harder for people to travel safely.
Wet soil has also stopped farming work in some rural areas.
The India Meteorological Department issued an orange alert for heavy to very heavy rainfall in parts of Uttarakhand.
Dehradun, Nainital and Bageshwar districts are under the orange alert, while other districts have a yellow alert.
Thunderstorms, lightning and intense to very intense rain spells are possible at isolated locations statewide.
Light to moderate rain is expected at several places in Uttarakhand through September 7.
Continuous rain and dense fog in Rudraprayag have disrupted travel and halted agricultural activity in rural areas.
- Who
- The India Meteorological Department issued the weather alerts, affecting residents and travelers in Uttarakhand.
- What
- Orange and yellow alerts were issued for heavy rain, thunderstorms, lightning and intense rainfall spells.
- When
- The orange alert applies on Wednesday, with light to moderate rain expected at several places through September 7.
- Where
- Uttarakhand, particularly Dehradun, Nainital, Bageshwar and Rudraprayag districts.
- Why
- Forecast heavy rainfall and thunderstorms prompted the alerts, while ongoing rain and fog have disrupted travel and agricultural activity.
- Orange alert
- Heavy to very heavy rainfall at isolated places in Dehradun, Nainital and Bageshwar districts.
- Yellow alert
- Issued for the remaining districts of Uttarakhand.
- Storm risks
- Thunderstorms accompanied by lightning and intense to very intense rain are possible at isolated places.
- Rain outlook
- Light to moderate rainfall is likely at several places until September 7.
- Rudraprayag conditions
- Several areas are experiencing heavy and continuous rainfall, with dense fog in hilly regions.
- Impact
- Rain and fog have disrupted travel, while excessive soil moisture has halted agricultural activities in rural areas.