Uttarakhand Hit by Intense Rainfall; IMD Warns of More Ahead
Uttarakhand has witnessed a spell of very heavy to extremely heavy rainfall over the past three days (August 3–5), with several districts reporting alarming precipitation levels.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) confirmed that multiple locations recorded exceptionally high 24-hour cumulative rainfall, severely affecting normal life across the state.
Rainfall Highlights: August 3: Haldwani received the highest rainfall at 15 cm, followed by Sama (8 cm), Didihat, Kotdwara, and Narendranagar (5 cm each).
August 4: Kotdwara topped the chart with 17 cm, Loharkhet and Sama followed with 14 cm, while major cities like Haridwar and Rishikesh saw 10 cm and 9 cm respectively.
August 5: Haridwar reported a staggering 30 cm in just 24 hours. Narendranagar received 17 cm, Rishikesh 15 cm, and Jollygrant 13 cm. Heavy rainfall was also reported from Kotdwara (12 cm) and Roorkee (9 cm).
In the Uttarkashi district, specific monitoring stations also recorded a consistent rise: August 3–5: Uttarkashi (CWC) recorded 0.8 cm, 0.8 cm, and 2.7 cm across three days. Between 08:30–16:30 on August 5: Sankri (4.3 cm), Barkot (2.9 cm), and Naugaon (2.6 cm) reported the highest rainfall in the district. Ongoing Warnings and Forecast: The IMD has been issuing daily updates since August 1, predicting heavy to extremely heavy rainfall. On August 4, a fresh warning was issued for continued intense precipitation through August 5.
Today, the department reiterated its alert, anticipating isolated heavy rain across Uttarakhand from August 6 to 9. The 5-day weather outlook includes continued warnings of: Localized thunderstorms, lightning, and strong gusty winds Heavy to extremely heavy rainfall in isolated pockets Potential flash floods and landslide risks in vulnerable areas Authorities have been placed on high alert across the region. Citizens are advised to stay indoors during intense spells, avoid riverbanks, and follow official advisories. Rescue and disaster response teams are on standby as the state continues to battle one of the most intense monsoon phases in recent years
