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The Gaula River in Uttarakhand is flowing 20cm above the danger level with significant water discharge. All districts in the state are under either red or orange alerts due to continuous heavy rainfall. Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has directed officials to maintain round-the-clock alertness as the next 48 hours remain critical. The government has postponed the Char Dham Yatra until September 5 while monitoring the situation closely.

Key Points: Gaula River Flows 20cm Above Danger Level in Uttarakhand

  • Gaula River flowing 20cm above danger level with 44,124 cusec discharge
  • All Uttarakhand districts under red or orange alert for heavy rainfall
  • Low-lying areas flooded in Khatima city causing traffic disruptions
  • Char Dham Yatra postponed until September 5 due to weather warnings
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Uttarakhand: Gaula River flows 20cm above the danger level; State Govt. advises public to remain careful

Gaula River in Uttarakhand flows 20cm above danger level with 44,124 cusec water discharge. State govt issues alert, CM Dhami monitors heavy rain situation.

"The next 24-48 hours are crucial, and we all have to keep a close watch - Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami"

Dehradun, September 2

The Uttarakhand state government announced on Tuesday that due to rainfall in the catchment area of the Gaula River in Haldwani, the water level in the Gaula Barrage is increasing continuously.

Currently, 44124 cusec water is flowing downstream of the Gaula Barrage.

The state government further said, "The Gaula River is flowing 20cm above the danger level. Therefore, please be careful in the Gaula River downstream of the Gaula Barrage".

All districts of Uttarakhand are currently under either a red alert or an orange alert. The government is monitoring the heavy rain situation.

Earlier today, heavy rainfall disrupted normal life in Khatima city, in the Udham Singh Nagar district of Uttarakhand. The downpour in the last three days flooded low-lying areas, causing major traffic snarls and waterlogging.

The city also witnessed heavy rain this morning. The floodwater entered the houses in the low-lying areas of the city.

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has directed district-level officers to remain on round-the-clock alert, in view of the red and orange warnings issued by the Meteorological Department for most districts over the next few days.

CM Dhami said that the state continues to face challenges due to excessive rainfall, and the coming few days are going to be more difficult.

Meanwhile, Uttarakhand Chief Minister's Secretary and Garhwal Division Commissioner Vinay Shankar Pandey on Monday announced that the Char Dham Yatra and Hemkund Sahib Yatra have been postponed until September 5.

The decision came amid the red and orange alerts for heavy rain issued by the Meteorological Department.

CM Dhami informed that some districts in the region are currently under a red and orange alert issued by the Meteorological Department, and the next 24-48 hours will be crucial.

"... Some of our districts are in red alert, and some districts are in orange alert... The next 24-48 hours are crucial, and we all have to keep a close watch. Our entire district administration, NDRF, SDRF, all departments are on alert... We are also monitoring the Nanak Sagar Dam. It is flowing 5 feet below the danger level...," Chief Minister Dhami said on Sunday.

- ANI

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Priya S
My relatives live in Haldwani near the river area. They said water has already entered some homes. Government should arrange temporary shelters for affected families.
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Aman W
Good that they postponed Char Dham Yatra. Safety should be the priority. Pilgrims' lives are more important than religious tourism during such dangerous conditions.
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Sarah B
The government needs to invest more in flood management infrastructure. Every year we face similar situations during monsoon. Long-term solutions are needed, not just alerts.
Vikram M
Hope the NDRF and SDRF teams are positioned strategically. Remote areas often get cut off during heavy rains. Emergency services should be accessible to all villages.
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Nisha Z
Climate change is making these extreme weather events more frequent. We need better disaster preparedness at the community level. Stay safe, Uttarakhand! 🚨

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