Heavy Rain In Uttarakhand

Heavy Rain Alert In Uttarakhand, May Affect Chardham Pilgrims

India News | Press Trust of India | Monday May 22, 2017

The meteorological department today issued an alert for heavy rains in the hilly districts of Uttarakhand over the next 24 hours.

Rains Batter North, Flood-Like Situation In Rajasthan

India News | Press Trust of India | Monday July 18, 2016

The spell of heavy rains continued in northern states today with Uttarakhand and Uttar Pradesh reporting five fresh rain-related deaths, and Rajasthan facing a flood-like situation.

Most Rivers In Uttarakhand Breach Danger Mark As Rains Continue

India News | Indo-Asian News Service | Monday July 18, 2016

Heavy rains continued to pound Uttarakhand on Monday causing most rivers to breach its danger mark, an official said.

29 Dead, Many Missing After Cloudburst In Uttarakhand: 10 Updates

India News | Agencies | Saturday July 2, 2016

At least 29 people have died and over 15 are missing after cloudbursts and landslides triggered by heavy rain in Uttarakhand, bringing back memories of the deadly floods which killed nearly 6,000 people three years ago.

LIVE: Rain Fury Strikes Uttarakhand Again, Several Killed, Many Missing

India News | NDTV.com | Friday July 1, 2016

Heavy rain triggered cloudbursts and landslides in Uttarakhand once again, killing at least 10 people overnight in Pithoragarh and Chamoli districts. Several people are missing and feared to have been washed away in a crisis that brought back memories of the deadly floods three years ago which claimed nearly 6,000 lives.

Over 20 Killed, Many Missing After Cloudburst Trigger Landslides In Uttarakhand

India News | Written by Tania Saili Bakshi | Saturday July 2, 2016

At least 29 people have died and over 15 are missing after cloudbursts and landslides triggered by heavy rain in Uttarakhand, bringing back memories of the deadly floods which killed nearly 6,000 people three years ago.

10 Killed, Many Missing After Cloudburst, Landslides In Uttarakhand

India News | Written by Tania Saili Bakshi | Friday July 1, 2016

At least 10 people have died and many are missing after cloudburst and landslides triggered by heavy rain in Uttarakhand, an official said.

10 Labourers Killed In Uttarakhand Landslide After Heavy Rain

India News | Written by Tania Saili Bakshi | Monday May 23, 2016

10 people, including women and children, died after a boulder they were taking shelter under during a storm gave way due to rain and strong winds in Uttarakhand's Dehradun district.

Uttarakhand To Receive Hail, Snow, Heavy Rain Over Next 3 Days

India News | Written by Tania Saili Bakshi | Thursday December 10, 2015

The icy march of winter is knocking on Uttarakhand's doors, with the higher reaches of the hill state set to receive 24 cm of snow and hail over the next three days, the meteorological department has predicted. There is also a possibility of avalanches in the interior parts of Uttarakhand.

Heavy Rain Lashes Uttarakhand; Snowfall Likely to Occur This Week

India News | Tania Saili Bakshi | Wednesday October 14, 2015

Thunderstorm accompanied by heavy rain hit parts of Uttarakhand today. The state is likely to receive snowfall in the upper reaches in the next 36 hours, the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) said.

Heavy Rain Lashes North India, Parts of Delhi Waterlogged

India News | Edited by Shyam Balausbramanian (With Inputs from PTI) | Sunday July 12, 2015

Heavy rain lashed large parts of North India, causing landslides at a number of places in Uttarakhand that claimed four lives. Delhi received rain overnight, causing waterlogging in a number of areas. Traffic jams have also been reported from across the national capital.

Uttarakhand Government Sounds Rain Alert

India News | Press Trust of India | Sunday July 5, 2015

The Uttarakhand government has sounded an alert following the weather department's warning of heavy rains in several areas, including the routes of the Chardham Yatra.

Heavy Rain Alert in Uttarakhand

India News | Press Trust of India | Thursday February 26, 2015

The Meteorological department has issued a heavy rain alert for the next 24 hours in most parts of Uttarakhand which suffered extensive damage in the 2013 deluge.

Heavy Rain Lashes Uttarakhand, 27 Dead in Last 48 Hours

Cheat Sheet | Edited by Vishnu Varma | Sunday August 17, 2014

At least 27 people have been killed in the last 48 hours in rain-related incidents as floods and landslides have rocked the hill state of Uttarakhand.

23 Killed Due to Heavy Rainfall in Uttarakhand

India News | Edited by Sugam Singhal | Saturday August 16, 2014

Twenty three people have been killed in the last 36 hours in landslides and incidents of house collapse as heavy rain continued to lash the hill state of Uttarakhand on Saturday.

Heavy Rain Claims 19 Lives in Uttarakhand

India News | Edited by Vishnu Varma | Saturday August 16, 2014

Nineteen people have been killed in the last 24 hours in landslides and incidents of house collapse as heavy rain continued in the hill state of Uttarakhand on Saturday.

Heavy Rain, Landslides in Uttarakhand Halt 'Chaar Dhaam' Yatra

India News | Edited by Surabhi Malik (With Inputs from PTI) | Wednesday July 16, 2014

Uttarakhand rain: Heavy rain and landslides have once again disrupted the 'chaar dhaam yatra' in the hill state of Uttarakhand with all roads leading to the Himalayan shrines of Kedarnath, Badrinath, Yamnotri and Gangotri blocked.

Heavy Rain Alert for Uttarakhand

India News | Indo-Asian News Service | Tuesday July 15, 2014

An alert has been sounded in Uttarakhand after incessant rains in many parts of the state for the last 48 hours, officials said on Tuesday.

Uttarakhand tragedy: Were warnings from the Met department ignored?

India News | Written by Ketki Angre | Monday July 1, 2013

Could pilgrims and tourists have been evacuated in time to avoid the monsoon fury in Kedarnath? The Uttarakhand Met department claims that warnings of very heavy rain, unusual for this time of the year, were issued two days ahead of deluge. Warnings, that were accompanied by an advisory that the Char dham Yatra should be deferred by a few days.

You are our guiding beacon: Air Force tribute to officers who died in Uttarakhand

India News | Edited by Prasad Sanyal (with inputs from PTI) | Wednesday June 26, 2013

Wing Commander Darryl Castelino said on Monday that he was happy he was getting to wear his dark green jumpsuit for a big operation to "bring in more and more live people" stranded in Uttarakhand, which has been battered by heavy rain and flash floods since last week.

Schools in Ooty to remain closed tomorrow following forecast of heavy rainfall

South | Written by J Sam Daniel Stalin | Tuesday June 25, 2013

Schools and colleges in the hill resort of Nilgiris district in Tamil Nadu will remain shut tomorrow following a forecast of heavy rainfall by the MeT department.

Uttarakhand: Helicopters resume rescue operations, thousands still stuck in Badrinath

Cheat Sheet | Edited by Surabhi Malik (With Inputs from Agencies) | Tuesday June 25, 2013

After heavy rain overnight and this morning, the weather has improved in Uttarakhand paving way for Air Force helicopters to fly and evacuate over 6,000 people who are stranded in different parts of the state, most of them near the holy town of Badrinath. Many of them are now in temporary relief camps with access to food and water.

Uttarakhand: Heavy rain predicted, 15,000 still stranded

Cheat Sheet | Nitin Gokhale | Tuesday June 25, 2013

Heavy rain is expected in Uttarakhand over the next three days, the Met department has warned. Nearly 15,000 people remain stranded in remote parts of the state, though many have been accommodated in make-shift camps supervised by the Army and the Air Force. Despite the deteriorating weather, the Air Force said yesterday in a powerfully-worded stat...

Uttarakhand: with rain likely soon, next two days crucial

India News | Press Trust of India | Friday June 21, 2013

The next two days are very crucial in terms of rescuing the maximum number of pilgrims and tourists stranded in rain-hit Uttarakhand as heavy showers may come anytime, a senior official on Friday said.

Uttarakhand rains: The Army's rescue plans for Kedarnath

India News | Reported by Nitin A Gokhale | Wednesday June 19, 2013

Nearly 5,500 people, most of them pilgrims, remain stranded in the Kedarnath region of Uttarakhand, which has been pounded by heavy rain since Saturday night. Another 15,000 are stuck at Badrinath and nearby areas.

Haryana announces Rs 10-crore help for Uttarakhand

India News | Indo-Asian News Service | Wednesday June 19, 2013

The Haryana government today announced a Rs 10-crore assistance to calamity-hit Uttarakhand. "Haryana Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda announced to give Rs10 crore to Uttarakhand to help the state as a rescue and relief operation has been launched there following floods triggered by heavy rain," a state government spokesman said in Chandigarh.

Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh walloped by rain; 50 dead, thousands stranded

Cheat Sheet | Edited by Mala Das | Monday June 17, 2013

Heavy rains lashed parts of north India today, as the annual monsoon covered the country nearly two weeks ahead of schedule. Thousands are reported stranded in Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh.

1500 tourists stranded in Himachal Pradesh after heavy rain

India News | Samira Shaikh (With agency inputs) | Monday June 17, 2013

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh and around 1,500 tourists were stuck in the Sangla Valley after the area was cut off due to landslides.

Heavy rains kill 34, many rivers above danger mark in North India

India News | Press Trust of India | Sunday August 5, 2012

Incessant rain lashed parts of North India on Sunday where many rivers were running above the danger mark even as the toll due to the heavy downpour in Uttarakhand reached 34.

Snowfall, rain play spoilsport in Chardham yatra

India News | Press Trust of India | Monday April 30, 2012

Heavy snowfall coupled with incessant rains in Uttarakhand is giving a tough time to Chardham yatra pilgrims.