KHATIMA NEWS
Haridwar
The Dehradun Meteorological Centre has warned of thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds across 10 Uttarakhand districts on 29 and 30 October. Heavy rain is possible in Pithoragarh, Bageshwar, Nainital and Champawat on 30 October, while higher areas may receive snowfall.
Pithoragarh
An 18-year-old man died and another rider was injured after their scooter was swept into a rain-swollen drain near Baradband on the Thal-Berinag road in Pithoragarh district. Rescue teams searched through the night before recovering the missing rider’s body from 150 feet below the road on Monday morning.
Rishikesh
Triveni Ghat in Rishikesh has been submerged after heavy rains caused the water level of the Ganga to rise, according to a Press Trust of India video report. The development highlights the immediate effect of continuing rainfall on a prominent riverside location in Uttarakhand.
Rudraprayag
Relentless rain across Rudraprayag district has disrupted life in the Kedarnath Valley, lowered temperatures and affected the Kedarnath pilgr. At Banatoli, the base camp for the Madmaheshwar pilgr, the swollen Morakhama river is putting a temporary wooden bridge at risk, raising concern over travel arrangements.
Almora
Persistent rain from Friday night through Saturday caused widespread disruption across Almora district. Rivers and smaller streams swelled, while landslides and debris blocked 2 motor roads serving rural areas. Dozens of villages lost links with block headquarters, as falling temperatures kept residents indoors and the administration urged caution.
Dehradun
Uttarakhand is expected to see a stronger spell of rain from Friday, with a yellow alert for Dehradun, Tehri, Rudraprayag, Chamoli, Nainital, Bageshwar and Pithoragarh. Thunderstorms and intense showers are possible across the state. The forecast comes after rain was recorded in several places, including Khatima and Pithoragarh.
Almora
A storm drenched Almora after a brief lull, flooding city streets and causing mudslides that blocked 12 rural routes. Rivers like Ramganga and Koshi swelled as residents faced rain-induced fear and market quiet.
Nainital
A quick shift in weather in Ramnagar led to heavy downpours after about one pm, forcing pedestrians and 2-wheeler riders to halt under storefronts and near buildings. The downpour impacted traffic flow and market bustle for a period, with officials warning residents to heed weather advisories.
