The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued an orange alert for heavy to very heavy rainfall in parts of Uttarakhand on Saturday, with Bageshwar and surrounding regions under special watch. The alert follows increasing precipitation activity across the hill state, especially in the Kumaon region, where landslides and road blockages have begun affecting routine movement in sensitive zones.

In Dehradun, residents experienced intermittent sunshine and cloud cover throughout the day. Light showers were reported in Raipur, Sahasradhara Road, and Malsi, while other parts of the city recorded patchy drizzle. The maximum temperature in the capital dropped slightly to 32.2°C, down from the previous day, with humidity levels causing discomfort for much of the day, reported Jagran News.

More intense rainfall was reported in the hills, with Ranikhet receiving 13 mm, Lansdowne 12 mm, and Pandukeshwar 10 mm. The continued rain has led to concerns about slope stability in several high-altitude areas, as minor landslides have already been reported.

Meteorological officials noted that the rain pattern aligns with the monsoon trough currently positioned over northern India, leading to enhanced convective activity. Along with Bageshwar, heavy rain is also likely in Nainital and parts of Dehradun.

Temperatures across the state varied significantly: Mukteshwar recorded a cool 20.5°C maximum, while Udham Singh Nagar remained warmer at 35.6°C. In New Tehri, the mercury dipped to a low of 18.4°C following brief showers.

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