IMD Issues Orange Alert for Heavy Rainfall in Uttarkashi
The India Meteorological Department has issued an orange alert for Uttarkashi district, warning of heavy to very heavy rainfall over the next 48 hours.
Current Summary
IMD Dehradun has issued an orange alert for Uttarkashi district valid for the next 48 hours. District disaster management teams have been activated. Schools in Bhatwari and Purola blocks closed as precaution. The Uttarakhand administration is also reported to be sending SMS alerts to residents as part of its orange alert response, though the specific districts covered and message content are not yet detailed.
What We Know
- IMD orange alert for Uttarkashi district — heavy to very heavy rainfall
- Alert valid for 48 hours from 6:00 AM today
- Schools in Bhatwari and Purola blocks closed
- District disaster management teams activated
- Uttarakhand administration reported to be issuing SMS alerts to residents during the orange alert for heavy rainfall, per The News Mill (July 4).
What Is Still Unclear
- Which sub-divisions will receive the heaviest rainfall
- Whether alerts will be upgraded to red
Residents in low-lying areas near rivers and streams should move to higher ground. Avoid travel on mountain roads during peak rainfall hours (afternoon to night).
What Changed
- 4 Jul, 10:00 amThe Uttarakhand administration is reported to be sending SMS alerts to residents as part of its response to the orange alert for heavy rainfall. The source is The News Mill, published July 4 at 08:57 UTC. The specific districts receiving SMS alerts and the content of those messages have not been detailed in the available signal.
Background
Uttarkashi district is highly prone to cloudbursts and flash floods during monsoon. IMD orange alerts in this region typically correspond to rainfall above 115mm in 24 hours.