Dehradun: An 'orange' alert has been issued for heavy to very heavy rainfall in six districts of Uttarakhand on Monday, the meteorological department said.According to the State Emergency Operations Centre, the weather office has also predicted lightning accompanied with strong winds in some ares of Dehradun, Tehri, Pauri, Nainital, Champawat and Udham Singh Nagar.The centre also said that letters have been sent to the district magistrates directing them to remain on alert and take necessary precautions.Meanwhile, Dehradun District Magistrate Savin Bansal issued an order for all schools and Anganwadi centres from Classes 1 to 12 to remain closed on Monday in view of the 'orange' alert.
00:00The India Meteorological Department on Monday issued an orange alert for the Gharwal region of Uttarakhand forecasting light to moderate rain with isolated heavy to very heavy showers over the next four to five days.
00:30The IMD also warned people to remain cautious while traveling.
01:00The orange warning will remain in the next three to four days.
01:07In the other region, the area will remain in the next three days.
01:10The area will remain in the next three days.
01:15The area will remain in the next three days.
01:20In view of the alert, the Deiradun District Administration has ordered the closure of all schools and Anganwadi centers on Monday.
01:35In view of the alert, the Deiradun District Administration has ordered the closure of all schools and Anganwadi centers on Monday.
