Red Alert Issued in Uttarakhand; CM Directs Vigilance
Red Alert Issued in Uttarakhand; CM Directs Vigilance
IN · Published Sep 26, 2026
• The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued red alerts for several districts in Uttarakhand for 26 and 27 September 2026, forecasting heavy to very heavy rainfall and extremely heavy rainfall at isolated locations.
• Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has instructed officials to maintain heightened vigilance, especially in districts under red and orange alerts.

Impact & Risks

The heavy rainfall poses risks of landslides, road blockages, and rising water levels in rivers and streams, particularly in hilly areas. Plains regions may experience waterlogging. Districts under red alerts, including Bageshwar, Pithoragarh, Champawat, Nainital, and Udham Singh Nagar on 26 September, and Dehradun, Tehri Garhwal, Pauri Garhwal, and Haridwar on 27 September, are at the highest risk. Tourists and residents in these areas are advised to exercise caution, as travel disruptions and potential evacuations may occur.

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