Archive · 21 Jul 2025
Orange Alert Issued for Heavy Rainfall in Uttarakhand Districts
The weather forecast is warning of very heavy rain in parts of Uttarakhand.
This means there's an 'orange' alert for six districts, including Dehradun.
These areas should prepare for lots of rain, and also expect lightning and strong winds in some places.
Because of the bad weather, schools in Dehradun will be closed to keep kids safe.
An 'orange' alert for heavy rainfall has been issued in six districts of Uttarakhand.
The districts under the alert are Dehradun, Tehri, Pauri, Nainital, Champawat, and Udham Singh Nagar.
The Meteorological Department has predicted heavy to very heavy rainfall.
Lightning and strong winds are also expected in some areas.
Schools in Dehradun will remain closed on Monday.
- Who
- The Meteorological Department issued the alert.
- What
- Heavy to very heavy rainfall and strong winds.
- When
- Predicted for Monday.
- Where
- Six districts of Uttarakhand: Dehradun, Tehri, Pauri, Nainital, Champawat, and Udham Singh Nagar.
- Why
- To warn of expected severe weather conditions.
- Alert Type
- 'Orange'
- Affected Districts
- 6 in Uttarakhand
- Expected Weather
- Heavy to very heavy rainfall, lightning, strong winds
- School Closure
- Schools closed in Dehradun
- Source
- State Emergency Operations Centre