Uttarakhand rain live updates: Schools to remain closed today, Char Dham Yatra halted – The Times of India

The India Meteorological Department has issued a “red” alert for very heavy rains in Uttarakhand and western Uttar Pradesh today, prompting the government to stop pilgrims on the Char Dham Yatra route, stopping them at various points in the hill state and They have been advised to proceed till the weather improves. Most educational institutions across Uttarakhand will remain closed today while trekking, mountaineering and camping activities will be banned in the high altitude areas of the state till Tuesday as a precautionary measure in view of the heavy rain warning issued by the Meteorological Department. Stay tuned to TOI for all the latest updates:read less

The Times of India | October 18, 2021, 08:10:31 IST