Archive · 1 Sep 2026
Heavy Rains Raise River Levels Across Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand
Heavy rain fell across parts of northern India.
The rain made several rivers rise quickly.
In Dehradun, the Tamasa River became much fuller near a historic temple.
In Prayagraj, water from the Ganga and Yamuna reached some homes near the riverbanks.
In Varanasi, rising Ganga water covered some low-lying areas and affected activity near the ghats.
Officials placed emergency teams near rivers to help keep people safe.
Schools and Anganwadi centres in Dehradun were closed for one day because more severe weather was expected.
The Ganga also rose in Rishikesh, but officials said it was still below dangerous levels.
Heavy overnight rain in Dehradun caused the Tamasa River to swell near Shri Tapkeshwar Mahadev Temple.
Rising Ganga and Yamuna waters affected riverbank settlements in Prayagraj and low-lying areas in Varanasi.
Authorities deployed emergency personnel near riverbanks and kept response teams on alert.
Dehradun schools and Anganwadi centres for Classes 1 to 12 were ordered closed Tuesday because of an Orange alert.
The Ganga rose in Rishikesh but remained below the warning and danger thresholds, officials said.
- Who
- Residents, local administrations, emergency personnel, and educational institutions in affected areas of Uttarakhand and Uttar Pradesh.
- What
- Heavy rainfall created flood-like conditions, raised river levels, affected settlements and low-lying areas, and prompted the closure of Dehradun schools and Anganwadi centres.
- When
- The conditions and school closure were reported on Tuesday; the Dehradun weather order cited expected severe weather over the following 24 hours.
- Where
- Dehradun and Rishikesh in Uttarakhand, and Prayagraj and Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh.
- Why
- Sustained heavy rainfall, including rain upstream and in the Garhwal hills, caused rivers to swell and prompted precautionary measures.
- Affected states
- Uttarakhand and Uttar Pradesh
- Rivers mentioned
- Tamasa, Ganga, and Yamuna
- Dehradun school closure
- Government, private, and non-government schools for Classes 1 to 12, along with Anganwadi centres, were closed Tuesday.
- Weather alert
- An Orange alert warned of heavy to very heavy rainfall, lightning, and extremely heavy spells in parts of Dehradun district.
- Prayagraj impact
- Rising Ganga and Yamuna waters entered residential settlements along the riverbanks.
- Varanasi impact
- The rising Ganga inundated low-lying areas and disrupted routine activity near the ghats.
- Rishikesh river status
- The Ganga was flowing strongly but remained below the warning mark and danger threshold.