Uttarakhand on High Alert: Torrential Rains Shut Schools in Dehradun

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert for parts of Uttarakhand, forecasting intense rainfall in the districts of Dehradun, Nainital, Champawat, Bageshwar, Pauri Garhwal, and Udham Singh Nagar. This warning takes effect for three days, with severe weather conditions expected.

In response to the alert, Dehradun district administration has shut all public and private educational institutions up to Class 12 and Anganwadi centres for a day on August 4, 2025. The IMD has predicted heavy to very heavy rainfall, accompanied by thunderstorms, lightning, and strong winds in Dehradun, starting the evening or night of August 3.

District Magistrate Savin Bansal emphasized the precautionary nature of this closure, citing safety concerns. The current weather patterns increase the risk of landslides, particularly in vulnerable areas. Authorities continue monitoring the situation closely to mitigate disaster risks.