Uttarakhand weather update: Yellow alert for rains in 3 districts
The weather is still bad in many areas of Uttarakhand. At the same time, heavy to very heavy rain is expected in Champawat, Nainital, Udham Singh Nagar in the next 24 hours. In view of this, meteorologists have issued a yellow alert. Not only this, within the next 24 hours, there is a possibility of rain from the plains to the hills. Director of Meteorological Center Vikram Singh said that there is a possibility of heavy rain in Champawat, Nainital, Udham Singh Nagar. There is a possibility of light to moderate rain with strong thunder in rest of the districts. The sky of the capital Doon will remain cloudy.
At this time the water level of Ganga has increased. Ganga is flowing 80 meters below the warning level. After the rains, the water level of Jakhan, Saung, Suswa and Chandrabhaga rivers has also increased.
229 roads including 14 state highways closed in the state
A total of 229 roads, including 14 state highways, were closed due to debris and boulders on the roads after heavy rains. On Monday, 86 roads could be opened. 297 JCB machines were engaged in the work of opening the roads. Due to incessant rains, the work of opening the roads is facing difficulties.
According to the report released by PWD, 14 state highways, 7 main district roads, 9 other district roads, 73 rural roads and 126 PMGSY roads are closed in the state. Major closed state roads include Kamad-Ayarkhal motorway, Lambgaon-Ghansali, Rudraprayag-Pokhari Gopeshwar road, Birhi-Gauna motorway, Tharali-Dewal-Van road, Karnprayag-Kandara-Sonla road, Gauchar-Sidauli motorway, Tehri-Ghansali-Tilwara road, Khirsu-Khankara motorway etc. are included.
