Dehradun, June 29 — Torrential rainfall over the past three days has led to a critical rise in river water levels across Uttarakhand, especially in the Garhwal region. The Alaknanda River is surging near Srinagar, prompting authorities to prepare for a controlled release of 2,500 to 3,000 cusecs (cumecs) of water from the GVK Srinagar Dam.
In response to the situation, Pauri District Magistrate has issued a high alert for downstream regions such as Kirtinagar, Devprayag, Tapovan, and Munikireti, urging residents near riverbanks to remain vigilant and avoid risky areas.
IMD Warns of More Rainfall in Next 24 Hours
The India Meteorological Department (IMD), Dehradun, has forecast continued heavy rainfall for the next 24 hours. Due to potential landslides and road blockages, pilgrims on the Char Dham Yatra routes are being halted at safe locations as a precautionary measure.
Authorities in Tehri Garhwal are taking strict action to inform and stop yatris at critical points along the pilgrimage route including Tapoan, Devprayag, Kirtinagar, Narendra Nagar, Chamba, Kandisoud, Lambgaon, Chamyala, and Ghansali.
District Administration on High Alert
Tehri District Magistrate Nikita Khandelwal confirmed that the ongoing intense rainfall is posing a risk of flooding and that proactive steps are being taken to ensure public safety. In Bageshwar district, 20 internal motor routes have been blocked due to landslides and debris.
The Saryu and Gomti rivers are also flowing dangerously close to warning levels. Residents near these rivers have been alerted and advised to stay away from riverbanks.
Advisory for Locals and Tourists
Avoid visiting riverbanks and hilly terrains.
Follow district-level advisories and stay updated via official communication.
Pilgrims are advised to postpone travel plans temporarily until weather conditions stabilize.
Local authorities have been instructed to remain on standby with emergency services.
The administration is closely monitoring the situation across all flood-prone zones and has set up teams to respond swiftly in case of any emergencies.
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