Archive · 4 Aug 2025
Dehradun Under Orange Alert for Heavy Rainfall
Dehradun is expecting a lot of rain, with an orange alert issued by the weather department!
Heavy rain is coming, along with strong winds, thunder, and lightning.
The reason for this rain is due to weather patterns such as a monsoon trough.
People should be careful, avoid driving if they don't have to, and stay away from dams and rivers because of the bad weather.
IMD issued an orange alert for Dehradun and other regions of Uttarakhand.
Heavy to very heavy rainfall is predicted for Dehradun.
Gusty winds, thunderstorms, and lightning are expected with the rainfall.
The rainfall is caused by a combination of weather systems, including a monsoon trough.
Residents are advised to avoid unnecessary travel and be cautious near dams and rivers.
- Who
- India Meteorological Department (IMD) and the State Disaster Management Authority.
- What
- Heavy to very heavy rainfall with thunderstorms and lightning is expected.
- When
- August 4-5, potentially extending later.
- Where
- Dehradun and other regions of Uttarakhand, including Uttarkashi, Rudraprayag, Bageshwar, and Pithoragarh.
- Why
- Due to a combination of factors, including a depression, monsoon trough, and western disturbance.
- Alert Level
- Orange
- Affected Regions
- Dehradun, Uttarkashi, Rudraprayag, Bageshwar, Pithoragarh
- Expected Weather
- Heavy to very heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, and lightning
- Temperature
- 23-26 degrees Celsius (minimum/maximum)
- Advisory
- Avoid unnecessary travel; avoid venturing near dams and rivers
Sources
IMD predicts very heavy rainfall in Guwahati in next 2-3 days
Bengal braces for a wet week: Heavy rainfall, flooding feared in North Bengal, thunderstorms to continue in South Bengal
Mercury Shoots Up By 4 Degrees In AP, Heavy Rains From Today
Rainfall alert! IMD issues orange warning for Himachal, UP, 10 other states; predicts more rain for Delhi-NCR
IMD issues orange alert for Himachal, UP and Bihar; showers expected in Delhi
