The India Meteorological Department has issued an orange alert for Chamoli district for 30 October 2026, warning of hazardous weather conditions in some areas. The forecast includes thunderstorms, lightning, hail and strong winds reaching 40–50 kilometres per hour.
The warning has prompted the district administration to place relevant departments on alert. The District Disaster Management Authority has instructed officials and departmental nodal officers to maintain readiness for emergencies and coordinate information quickly.
Officials directed to monitor safety
District Disaster Management Officer Nand Kishore Joshi said departments had been asked to monitor safety and movement arrangements. Officials were also directed to act immediately if an accident or disaster occurs and to share information rapidly between departments.
The administration has asked officials to pay particular attention to vulnerable areas during the adverse weather. Safety arrangements and travel conditions are to be monitored in line with the weather department’s warning.
Trekking restrictions during warning
In view of the forecast, people planning to go trekking during the rain have been advised against being granted permission. The instructions are intended to reduce exposure to risks in the district while the alert remains in effect.
The district administration has appealed for immediate reporting of any disaster-related information to the District Emergency Operations Centre. Residents and others needing to report an emergency can use 01372-251437, 9068187120 or 7579004644.
Conclusion
Chamoli faces an orange weather alert on 30 October 2026, with lightning, hail and 40–50 km/h winds forecast. Authorities have ordered preparedness, closer monitoring of safety and travel arrangements, and quick reporting of emergencies.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. When is the orange alert in effect?
The orange alert has been issued for Chamoli district for 30 October 2026.
Q. What weather has been forecast?
Thunderstorms, lightning, hail and winds moving at 40–50 kilometres per hour have been forecast in some areas.
Q. What has the district administration instructed departments to do?
Departments and nodal officers have been told to remain prepared, monitor safety and travel arrangements, and coordinate information quickly during an emergency.
Q. Are trekking permissions affected?
During the rain, instructions have been issued not to allow people to go trekking.
Q. Where can disaster-related information be reported?
Information can be given to the District Emergency Operations Centre on 01372-251437, 9068187120 or 7579004644.
