Situation out of control due to rain and hailstorm in Uttarakhand, Uttarkashi Highway becomes ‘waterfall’, 30 tourists stranded

On Sunday morning, the weather suddenly changed in many districts of Uttarakhand and dense dark clouds turned day into night. Torrential rain started in Dehradun since early morning. Rivers and streams overflowed, many localities were flooded and people were forced to hide in their homes due to hailstorm falling at many places.

The most frightening sight was seen in Uttarkashi. Suddenly a torrent of water came from the hill near Maneri on Gangotri National Highway with such force that within no time a huge waterfall was formed there. Pedestrians and drivers walking on the highway were left stunned. He ran away from wherever he was. Somehow people saved their lives. The highway was blocked for some time and traffic came to a standstill.

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Hutments were washed away in the storm30 to tourists SDRF saved by

A sudden storm wreaked havoc in the Dobra-Chati area of ​​Tehri Lake on Saturday evening. The floating hutments built on the lake were hit by the storm. Some were badly damaged, some were washed away in water. About 25 to 30 tourists got trapped in the lake area in this accident. The SDRF team showed promptness and evacuated everyone safely. It is a matter of relief that there was no loss of life in this rescue operation.

There was panic in Nainital and Almora also

Heavy hailstorm occurred in Haldwani, Kotbag, Kaladhungi and Khurpatal of Nainital district in the early morning. There are reports of damage to crops and gardens. The storm that hit Almora late Saturday evening created chaos in the city. The railing of the Municipal Corporation building collapsed and many two-wheelers were damaged. It rained with strong winds in Haridwar, while light drizzle was recorded in Khatima of Udham Singh Nagar.

Meteorological Department’s warning – five districts ‘Sensitive‘

Meteorological Center Dehradun has issued a yellow alert for the entire state. Uttarkashi, Rudraprayag, Chamoli, Bageshwar and Pithoragarh have been declared particularly sensitive for the next 24 hours. There is a possibility of heavy snowfall and thunderstorm with thunder in the Himalayan areas at an altitude of 4,000 meters or more. Strong gusty winds at a speed of 40 to 50 km per hour are expected in both the plains and hilly areas.

How will the weather be in the next three days??

The weather will remain bad in the entire state on May 4. There are chances of light to moderate rain and snowfall in high altitude areas. Rain will continue in the hilly districts on May 5. Cold may increase once again. By May 6, the weather will gradually become normal, but there will be a possibility of sporadic rain and thunder. The maximum temperature in Dehradun is expected to be around 33°C and minimum 20°C.
Season The department has appealed to the common citizens to avoid unnecessary travel, especially tourists in hilly areas have been advised to be cautious and follow the instructions of the local administration.

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