जम्मू-कश्मीर और उत्तराखंड में लैंडस्लाइड, केदारनाथ रूट बंद:श्रद्धालुओं को रोका, हरिद्वार में कांवड़िया बहा; राजस्थान समेत 16 राज्यों में बारिश का ऑरेंज अलर्ट

According to a report by Dainik Bhaskar, heavy rainfall across India has triggered a series of weather-related emergencies, leading the meteorological department to issue an orange alert for 16 states, including Rajasthan. The severe weather has caused significant disruption in the Himalayan regions, with landslides reported in the Rudraprayag, Chamoli, and Uttarkashi districts of Uttarakhand. Specifically, a landslide near Gaurikund has forced the closure of the Kedarnath trekking route, leaving pilgrims stranded as authorities manage the safety risks.

In addition to the mountain regions, the report highlights rising water levels and erosion in the plains. In Uttar Pradesh, the Saryu and Ghaghara rivers have caused severe bank erosion, forcing over 100 families to evacuate their homes in the Ballia district as several structures were swept away by the current. Meanwhile, in Jammu and Kashmir’s Rajouri district, heavy downpours resulted in the collapse of a wall at a government primary school, underscoring the widespread impact of the current weather system.

Local authorities and disaster response teams remain on high alert as the monsoon continues to affect infrastructure and public safety. In Haridwar, the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) successfully rescued a youth who was swept away by the strong currents of the Ganges while attempting to collect water. Officials continue to monitor the situation closely, advising residents in vulnerable areas to exercise extreme caution as the orange alert remains in effect for the affected states.