IMD issues orange alert for Uttarakhand as rain lashes Dehradun, Nainital

Uttarakhand braces for heavy to very heavy rainfall alerts across several districts. The India Meteorological Department issued orange and yellow alerts for Wednesday and beyond. Continuous rainfall and dense fog are disrupting travel and daily life in Rudraprayag. Agricultural activities have halted due to persistent rain and excessive soil moisture. The state anticipates thunderstorms with lightning and intense rain spells until September 7.