KHATIMA NEWS
Chamoli
An orange alert for heavy rainfall in Chamoli has prompted questions about why helicopter services were allowed to operate during hazardous weather. The concern highlights the risks faced by passengers and crews in Uttarakhand’s mountainous terrain, while also calling for clearer responsibility among operators and authorities responsible for aviation and disaster management.
Nainital
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has asked state departments and district officials to remain fully alert after the India Meteorological Department issued orange and yellow warnings. Several districts face the possibility of thunderstorms, lightning, hail, gusty winds and isolated heavy rainfall on October 30, prompting tighter disaster-management coordination.
Chamoli
The India Meteorological Department has issued an orange alert for Chamoli on 30 October 2026, forecasting thunderstorms, lightning, hail and strong winds. The district administration has directed departments to remain prepared, monitor travel and safety arrangements, and respond quickly to any emergency or accident.
Dehradun
Uttarakhand’s Chief Minister has highlighted disaster management, safer infrastructure and development in subsidence-affected areas, including Joshimath. The state is also expanding road and helicopter-service infrastructure and has established a Software Technology Park of India campus in Dehradun, with the government linking future growth to jobs, better services and cultural preservation.
Others
Pushkar Dhami reviewed development works, public services, law and order, festival preparations, disaster management and Kumbh Mela-2027 planning with all district magistrates and senior police officers. Officials were told to complete pending sewer and drinking-water pipeline work by 1 November, repair roads quickly and ensure prompt action on public complaints.
Rudrapur
Udham Singh Nagar district administration has launched a 5-day response after hailstorm and storm damage in Bazpur and Gadarpur. District Magistrate Nitin Singh Bhadauria ordered teams to assess losses, prepare affected farmers’ lists and support compensation work, with officials required to report at the designated offices on 10 October.
Khatima
Uttarakhand’s Char Dham Yatra has attracted more than 56.18 lakh pilgrims this year, according to a by Pushkar Dhami. described the figure as a new record and linked the turnout to faith in the pilgrand preparations covering roads, healthcare, transport, sanitation, drinking water, parking, accommodation and disaster management.
Rudraprayag
Earthquake tremors were felt across Rudraprayag district at about 10:23 AM PM on Tuesday. The district administration and police activated their response systems, checked all tehsils, police stations and outs, and reported no casualties, animal losses, building damage or infrastructure impact. Authorities have urged residents to remain calm and avoid rumours.
Uttarkashi
Multiple Uttarkashi agencies are coordinating an evacuation operation for trekkers and porters following directions from District Magistrate Prashant Arya. The district administration, Forest Department, SDRF, police and disaster management authorities are involved. The available update does not specify the affected location, the number of people involved or the operation’s outcome.
Dehradun
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has directed officials to remain alert around the clock after the weather department issued a red alert for heavy to extremely heavy rain. Dehradun, Tehri, Haridwar and Pauri are under the highest warning, while 9 other districts face yellow alerts for thunderstorms, lightning and strong winds.
Khatima
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has asked officials to stay alert after the India Meteorological Department issued a red alert for the next 2 days. He spoke with Disaster Management and Rehabilitation Secretary Vinod Kumar Suman and instructed concerned districts and departments to remain prepared.
Champawat
In Champawat, the district emergency operations center was inspected to verify that complaints about rain-related disruptions — like road blockages, river levels, and utility supply issues — are tracked through to resolution with proper follow-up and records. The visit aimed to confirm 24/7 control room readiness and the effectiveness of the escalation-follow-up process.
Bageshwar
Persistent rainfall in Bageshwar left 6 rural routes blocked due to landslides and debris, aggravating difficulties for local communities. Disaster management officials note multiple main corridors also blocked by debris, signaling ongoing connectivity challenges.
