Archive · 2 Sep 2026
Uttarakhand Rain Swells Rivers, Floods Homes and Blocks Roads
Heavy rain has caused problems in many parts of Uttarakhand.
Several rivers and streams are carrying much more water than usual.
The Bin and Gaula rivers rose, and the Shipra River overflowed near Kainchi Dham.
Water from a drain entered almost two dozen homes in Nainital district.
Officials asked 23 families to move to safer places.
Roads were also blocked in Chamoli district.
The Pindar River rose close to buildings in Karnaprayag.
Weather officials say more heavy rain, lightning and thunderstorms may come.
People have been told to stay away from swollen rivers and places where landslides or flooding could occur.
Very heavy rain in Uttarakhand caused rivers to swell, roads to close and flooding in several areas.
The India Meteorological Department forecast more heavy rain, thunderstorms and lightning for Wednesday and the following days.
Haldwani received 192 mm of rain in 24 hours, while rivers near Rishikesh and Haldwani rose sharply.
Floodwater from the Kakariya drain entered nearly two dozen homes, prompting notices to 23 families to evacuate.
The Shipra, Alaknanda and Pindar rivers overflowed or ran strongly, while officials urged residents to avoid vulnerable areas.
- Who
- Residents, devotees, local villagers, administration officials and people living near rivers in Uttarakhand were affected or involved in the response.
- What
- Heavy rainfall caused swollen rivers, flooding in homes, blocked roads and warnings about landslides and other emergencies.
- When
- The flooding and river rises were reported on Tuesday after continuous rain since Monday night; more heavy rain was forecast for Wednesday and the following days.
- Where
- Affected areas included Rishikesh, Haldwani, Kainchi Dham, Nainital district and Chamoli district, including Karnaprayag.
- Why
- Persistent and intense rainfall caused rivers and drains to overflow, while the mountainous terrain increased the risk of landslides, debris, waterlogging and road disruption.
- Rainfall recorded
- Haldwani received 192 mm of rain in the 24 hours ending Tuesday.
- Weather forecast
- The IMD forecast very heavy rain, thunderstorms and lightning in several districts on Wednesday, with rain expected to continue for the next few days.
- Homes affected
- Water from the Kakariya drain entered nearly two dozen houses in Pandeychhod village in Alchauna.
- Evacuation notices
- Officials issued notices to 23 families, asking them to leave their homes for safer locations.
- Rivers affected
- The Bin, Gaula, Shipra, Alaknanda and Pindar rivers were reported flowing strongly, in spate or overflowing.
- Kainchi Dham
- The temple's protective wall and bridge pillars remained intact, and no damage to the temple was reported.
- Chamoli disruption
- Roads were blocked at several locations in Chamoli district.
