Uttarakhand and Uttar Pradesh are under threat of heavy rain and hail. A red alert has been declared in Uttarakhand, specifically for Dehradun, Tehri, Pauri, and Haridwar, where the Met department anticipates extremely heavy rain in some localities and intense showers in others. An orange alert is in effect for September 2nd, indicating very heavy to heavy rain in several districts. The weather forecast includes heavy showers across many parts of the state. The Meteorological Department has also issued an orange alert for heavy rain in 15 districts and warnings for 29 additional districts, with possible thunderstorms and lightning. Schools have been shut down in several districts due to the anticipated severe weather. Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has addressed the situation, stressing the importance of public safety and directing officials to monitor the situation. In Tehri district, two people, including a woman, lost their lives on Sunday due to the heavy downpour. Uttar Pradesh faces a high rain forecast across many districts. The IMD expects that Uttar Pradesh will have above average rainfall in September. Lucknow saw significantly above average rainfall in August, and the forecast suggests normal or above normal rainfall in central areas of the state, including the capital, during September.
Red Alert Issued in Uttarakhand as Heavy Rain and Hail Threaten Multiple Regions
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