Chardham traveler beware! Stormy winds of 40-50 km, heavy rain and ‘orange alert’ continue!

Uttarakhand weather update: If you are currently in Devbhoomi Uttarakhand, especially the holy Chardham Yatra (Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath, Badrinath) or planning to go, then this news is very important for you. Meteorological Department for many parts of the state Orange alert It has been released, which means that you need to take special care.

What is the warning of the meteorological department?

The Meteorological Department forecast that the weather can show the form in many areas of Uttarakhand in the coming hours or days. It is feared that:

1. Stormy winds: Fast winds may blow at a speed of 40 to 50 kilometers per hour. These winds can be so fast that it can blow up unstable things and cause trouble in traveling.

2. Heavy rain: There is a possibility of heavy rains with thunderstorms in many places. Heavy rains in the hilly areas often become dangerous.

3. Thunderstorms/Strong: There is also a possibility of dust storm or darkness with strong winds, which can reduce visibility.

What does Orange Alert mean?

Orange alert means that the weather is expected to be very bad and due to this, loss of life or property can be disturbed. This is a serious warning and the administration is advised to be ready and the common people to be very careful.

Special advice for Chardham passengers:

The Chardham Yatra route often passes through high mountains and sensitive paths. The danger increases here in bad weather.

• Be sure to check the weather before starting the journey: Be sure to take the latest forecast of the weather before starting or extending your journey.

• Be alert, be safe: Avoid traveling during bad weather. If you are on the way, stop at a safe place.

• Threat of landslide: Due to heavy rains, the risk of landslides (sliding mountains) and falling stone increases. Take special care on such paths.

• Distance from river drains: Avoid going near the swollen river-drains.

• Follow the administration’s instructions: Strictly follow the advice and instructions issued by the local administration and police.

• Warm clothes and essential items: Keep enough warm clothes, raincoats, umbrellas and necessary medicines with you.