Uttarakhand Rain

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.

More Rain Predicted For Uttarakhand Over The Next 48 Hours

India News | Written by Tania Saili Bakshi | Thursday July 28, 2016

Rain in Uttarakhand has claimed 58 lives till date, with all submontane rivers in spate and major rivers like Alaknanda, Bhagirathi, Goula and Ganga flowing close to the danger mark. The entire state is riddled with mudslides and road blacks scarring the entire hill side.

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.

Landslides And Flooding Kill At Least 40 In Uttarakhand, Arunachal Pradesh

India News | Agencies | Sunday July 3, 2016

At least 40 people have died in Uttarakhand and Arunachal Pradesh after torrential rain triggered landslides and floods in the Himalayan states.

Rain Brings Mussoorie To A Dripping Halt

India News | Written by Tania Saili Bakshi | Sunday July 3, 2016

A few hours of incessant rainfall early in the morning today brought Uttarakhand's tourist town of Mussoorie to a dripping halt. Barsaati nallahs were overflowing with rubble throughout the town bringing with it landslips and rockfalls.

Centre Acts Immediately To Address Uttarakhand Cloudburst, Says BJP

India News | Press Trust of India | Saturday July 2, 2016

Accusing Chief Minister Harish Rawat of levelling unfounded allegations against the Centre, BJP today credited Narendra Modi government with responding to the rain havoc in Uttarakhand with urgency and rushing adequate NDRF teams to the state to control the situation.

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.

In Uttarakhand, Rain Brings Much-Needed Respite And Hopes Of Business

India News | Written by Tania Saili Bakshi | Friday May 6, 2016

Forest fires which ravaged close to 3700 hectares of land in Uttarakhand for the past three months have completely been doused, aided by widespread rain in the hill state over the last two days.

360-Degree View Inside An Uttarakhand Forest, Smoke Still Seen

India News | NDTV | Thursday May 5, 2016

Much-needed rain has helped in removing the last of the fires that ravaged thousands of acres of forests in Uttarakhand. But smoke can still be seen smouldering among the once-majestic and now-charred trees.

Rains Aid Fight Against Uttarakhand, Himachal Forest Fires

India News | Agencies | Wednesday May 4, 2016

Overnight rains in many parts of Uttarakhand has come as a huge relief to the raging forest fires in the state which have destroyed over 3,000 hectares of tree cover. Shimla in Himachal Pradesh also received some rainfall yesterday as the state forest department chief said that all fires had been doused.

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.

No Respite From Rain in Uttarakhand, Landslides Continue

India News | Friday July 24, 2015

Incessant rainfall in all six hilly districts of Uttarakhand has brought life to a standstill with no signs of relief, according to the Meteorological Department.

48-Hour Weather Alert in Uttarakhand; 6 of 13 Districts on High Alert

India News | Written by Tania Saili Bakshi | Tuesday July 14, 2015

A 48-hour weather alert for Uttarakhand has been sounded by the Dehradun Meteorological Department starting today evening.

1 Killed, 8 Injured After Building Collapses Due to Heavy Rain Near Dehradun

Cities | Tania Saili Bakshi (with inputs from agencies) | Sunday July 12, 2015

One person was killed and eight others injured after a three-stprey building collapsed near Dehradun due to heavy rain.

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.

Uttarakhand Floods: The Long Road to Relief and Rehabilitation

Blog | Anoop Nautiyal | Tuesday June 16, 2015

It was two years ago, on June 16-17 that the rain came in droves. Gushing waters, cloud bursts and flash floods at 12,000 feet above sea level wreaked havoc for several hours. Hundreds died within minutes and thousands more lost their lives during the next few days. Homes, bridges and roads simply caved in. This was the scene at Kedarnath, the abo...

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.

Uttarakhand: Five washed Away in Rain; Landslides in State

India News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday August 12, 2014

Five people including two children were killed on Monday in rain-related incidents in Uttarakhand which received light to medium rainfall in its various parts, resulting in landslides that also obstructed national highways in the hill state.

Rain Fury Continues in Uttarakhand, Rivers Flowing Near Danger Mark

Cheat Sheet | Edited by Surabhi Malik (With Inputs from Agencies) | Thursday July 17, 2014

Incessant rain continued to lash many districts in the hill state of Uttarakhand overnight resulting in more landslides. After a fresh weather alert, the state government has suspended the 'chaar dhaam yatra' till Saturday as all roads leading to the Himalayan shrines of Kedarnath, Badrinath, Yamnotri and Gangotri are blocked.

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.