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India Today
11-08-2025
- Climate
- India Today
Heavy rain red alert in Uttarkashi, Chamoli, Rudraprayag for next 3 hours
The Meteorological Department on Monday issued a red alert for three districts in Uttarakhand — Uttarkashi, Chamoli, and Rudraprayag — for the next three hours, warning of very heavy rain. The alert comes alongside a separate forecast of heavy rain across Uttarakhand till August Chamoli, trekking activities have been banned, while in Rudraprayag, the water level of the Alaknanda and Mandakini rivers has reached close to the warning District Magistrate Prateek Jain said the Kedarnath Yatra has been suspended for the next three days in view of pilgrim safety. 'Safety of devotees is our top priority. All departments have been put on high alert and riverbank residents have been asked to move to safer locations,' he impact of the torrential rain is being felt across the state. In Dehradun, rain and dense fog covered Mussoorie, while a viral video from Raipur showed a cow being swept away in the strong current of a rain drain. The Tamsa river in the Tapkeshwar temple area has once again swollen to dangerous Haridwar, heavy overnight rain submerged areas like Ranipur Mor and Bhagat Singh Chowk, causing major inconvenience to residents and traders. In Bageshwar, 12 roads have been blocked due to landslides, cutting off about 50 villages from the district headquarters. In Uttarkashi, the route to Yamunotri Dham is shut due to falling stones and debris, halting the movement of has also been affected in Haldwani, Kathgodam, and several other districts, while continuous rain has been reported from Almora, Pauri, Kotdwar, Ramnagar, Kashipur, Ranikhet, Lalkuan, Udham Singh Nagar, Pithoragarh, and have deployed JCB and Pokland machines in danger zones on all national highways to ensure quick clearance in case of road blockages. Police, disaster management, and PWD teams remain on round-the-clock has been dealing with the aftermath of a devastating mudslide and flash floods which tore through Dharali bazar last week, razing hotels and homestays and sweeping away all that came in its way, leaving behind a trail of are underway to rescue and rehabilitate people affected by the natural disaster.- EndsMust Watch
Time of India
08-07-2025
- General
- Time of India
Community offers ‘shramdaan' for Manorama river's revival in Gonda
Lucknow: The rejuvenation of Gonda's Manorama river has kicked off with a massive community-led 'shramdaan', reflecting the state govt's commitment to restoring traditional water bodies. This initiative embodies Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath's vision to revive ecologically and culturally vital rivers across Uttar Pradesh. The Manorama river, stretching 115 kilometres, originates from Tirre Tal in Gonda and flows into the Kuwano river in Basti district. According to ancient texts, the river is named after Manorama, the daughter of sage Uddalak, and holds spiritual significance as it flows near Makhoda Dham, a revered site. The campaign commenced in Sisai Bahlolpur village, Itiyathok block, where more than 200 individuals — including villagers, youth, gram pradhans, public representatives and NGOs from Pandri Kripal, Itiyathok, Rupaidih, and Mujehna blocks — participated. Their collective involvement underscored the focus on public partnership in environmental conservation. DM Neha Sharma said, "The Manorama river is not just a water source, but a symbol of our cultural memory and co-existence with nature. Its revival is linked to the pride of Gonda, and both the administration and public share the responsibility of carrying this mission forward." A senior official confirmed that a comprehensive plan was drawn up to revive the river. This includes desilting, removal of encroachments, and restoring the natural water flow between Gonda-Balrampur Road and Tadi Lal village. JCBs and Pokland machines were deployed to begin the initial cleaning work. To enhance biodiversity and restore greenery, native trees such as peepal, neem, and pakad will be planted along the riverbanks. The forest department has been tasked with plantation activities, while the irrigation department will assess the river's course and technical structure. A coordinated system involving multiple departments has been put in place to ensure smooth execution. Officials stated the initiative is being structured as a community-led movement. Gram panchayats, social groups and volunteers are being encouraged to participate in what is envisioned as a campaign for water conservation, ecological revival and cultural awareness.
