Heavy rain puts Uttarakhand's Rudraprayag on alert as Alaknanda, Mandakini rivers swell; IMD issues 4-day warning

The monsoon season has brought heavy rainfall to Uttarakhand, causing the Alaknanda and Mandakini rivers to swell. As a precautionary measure, the movement of vehicles and pedestrians on the Sonprayag-Munkatiya road in Rudraprayag has been temporarily suspended. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a warning for the region, with orange alerts issued for several districts. The monsoon arrived in Uttarakhand on June 30 and became active across the state by Wednesday, bringing intermittent rainfall to several areas, including Dehradun. The heavy rainfall has led to a surge in water levels, prompting officials to take necessary precautions to ensure public safety. The IMD has issued a 4-day warning, indicating that the heavy rainfall is expected to continue, and residents are advised to remain vigilant and follow the instructions of local authorities. The districts of Nainital, Dehradun, Haridwar, Pauri, and others are on high alert, with officials closely monitoring the situation. The suspension of movement on the Sonprayag-Munkatiya road is a precautionary measure to prevent any accidents or losses, and officials are working to ensure that the situation remains under control.