Rishikesh: On Sunday, the Ganga River’s water level increased in Rishikesh during Uttarakhand’s deluge of rain.
The State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) alerted travelers and advised them not to stay at the ghats at night when the river’s water level approached the Triveni Ghat Aarti Sthal.
The people living along the riverbanks have been relocated, according to Lokjeet, the Superintendent of Police (Rural), Dehradun, who also stated that the police are in regular communication with the administration.
“The water level rise was anticipated earlier. We maintain continuous communication with the relevant departments and the administration. Preventive measures are also being taken by the police. There have been evictions from those living close to the riverbank. People are being discouraged from accessing the riverbanks, according to Lokjeet, Dehradun’s Superintendent of Police (Rural), in an interview with ANI.
Up till July 10, the Uttarakhand Meteorological Center has forecasted significant rainfall in a number of the state’s regions.
In numerous locations, the IMD has predicted heavy to extremely heavy rains.
The IMD has forecast heavy to very heavy rainfall in many places, with extremely heavy rainfall in isolated areas in the Kumaon region. Heavy rains are also expected in the Chamoli, Rudraprayag, and Pauri districts of Uttarakhand on July 7.
The weather report also predicts heavy rains in the Dehradun, Tehri, Haridwar, and Uttarkashi districts on Sunday.
“Thunderstorms with lightning and intense to very intense spells are likely on July 8-9 in the hills and plains of the state,” stated the forecast.
“Heavy rains have also been predicted in the Tehri, Pauri, Bageshwar, Almora, Nainital, and Champawat districts for July 10,” according to the weather report.
Given the heavy rainfall alert, the state government has appealed to all residents to stay in safe areas and remain cautious due to the potential disasters caused by heavy rains.
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, on Saturday, directed the district magistrates of all concerned districts to remain on high alert regarding the forecast of heavy to very heavy rainfall in nine districts on July 7.