2 weeks ago
Uttarakhand Heavy Rain: 97 Roads Blocked, Schools Shut in Dehradun
It has been raining a lot in Uttarakhand, India, and the heavy rain is causing problems for people.
Many roads are blocked by mud and rocks, so people cannot travel easily.
Schools in Dehradun were closed for one day to keep children and teachers safe.
Weather experts said more rain is coming and told people to stay away from rivers because water can rise very fast.
A river called the Tamsa River got much higher near a famous temple called Tapkeshwar Mahadev.
Earlier, a tunnel being built in Chamoli filled with water and mud after a landslide.
Sadly, seven workers died and one person is still missing in that accident.
Fourteen workers were rescued and taken to the hospital.
Everyone is being careful and watching the weather closely until the rain stops.
Heavy rainfall continued to lash Dehradun on Tuesday, disrupting normal life across Uttarakhand.
The Meteorological Department issued a yellow alert for heavy rainfall in the mountainous districts of the Garhwal region.
Around 97 roads are currently blocked due to rainfall and landslides, with agencies working to clear debris.
Dehradun authorities declared a one-day holiday for all schools from Classes 1 to 12 and all Anganwadi centres on Tuesday.
Seven workers were reported dead and one missing after water and debris entered an under-construction tunnel in Chamoli district following a landslide; 14 workers were rescued.
- Who
- Authorities in Uttarakhand, the India Meteorological Department, and residents, pilgrims and tourists in the state.
- What
- Heavy monsoon rainfall caused road blockages, school closures and a yellow alert across Uttarakhand.
- Where
- Dehradun and the Garhwal region of Uttarakhand, including Chamoli district.
- When
- Tuesday, with rain expected to continue until August 21.
- Why
- A resurgence of monsoon activity brought heavy to very heavy rainfall, triggering landslides and waterlogging.
Key facts
- Yellow alert
- Heavy rainfall in mountainous districts of the Garhwal region
- Roads blocked
- Around 97 roads across Uttarakhand
- School holiday
- One-day closure for Classes 1-12 and Anganwadi centres in Dehradun
- Rain forecast
- Rain likely to continue until August 21
- Chamoli tunnel incident
- 7 workers dead, 1 missing, 14 rescued after landslide
- Tamsa River
- Water level rose significantly near Tapkeshwar Mahadev Temple
- Monsoon resurgence
- Forecast for August 14-17 with heavy to very heavy rainfall









