Uttarakhand rain alert: Landslides, road closures hit Char Dham routes; several schools shut
Heavy rainfall in Uttarakhand has caused landslides and road closures, disrupting normal life across several districts. The India Meteorological Department issued a red alert for very heavy rainfall, predicting 115.6 mm to 204.4 mm over the next 24 hours. Authorities have advised residents and pilgrims to avoid travel in vulnerable areas as conditions worsen.