The humidity has increased in Doon due to the play of hide and seek between the sun and clouds. However, heavy showers are continuing in the outer areas of the city. Showers with strong winds also occurred in Doon late in the evening.
At the same time, the squares and intersections of the city were submerged due to torrential rain at night. There was relief from the heat but waterlogging due to heavy rain increased the difficulties of the people. According to the Meteorological Department, there are chances of moderate to heavy rain in Doon even today.
Highway situation in Garhwal
Narendranagar – Rani Pokhari road is closed due to debris. 12 link roads in Tehri district are closed due to debris. Highways are open.
It rained in Chamoli on Friday night. The weather became clear on Saturday. National Highways under Chamoli district including Badrinath Highway are normal for traffic. Badrinath and Hemkund Yatra is going on. The weather is clear in Uttarkashi district. Currently, traffic is smooth on Gangotri and Yamunotri National Highway. During Saturday morning, Gangotri National Highway remained closed for about one to two hours near Naluna and Yamunotri National Highway near Dabarkot. Two connecting roads are blocked in the district.
Heavy increase in the water level of Alaknanda and Mandakini rivers
On the other hand, due to rain in Rudraprayag district of Garhwal on Saturday, the rivers took a terrible form. There has been a huge increase in the water level of Alaknanda and Mandakini rivers. Both the rivers are in spate. People living on the banks of the river have been asked to be cautious.
Heavy rainfall in Kumaon
Clouds are hovering from the mountains to the plains in Uttarakhand, but there is no rain in most areas of Garhwal. Heavy rainfall continues in some areas of Dehradun and Kumaon. The sun shone in the morning on Friday in Doon and the humid heat made people miserable till noon.
