Dehradun Rain: 300 Roads, 31 Highways Closed After Heavy Rainfall in Uttarakhand

Dehradun:  Heavy rains and landslides in Uttarakhand have resulted in the closure of 300 roads, including 31 highways, on Saturday. 

Since Thursday the hilly state's Dehradun, Haridwar, and surrounding areas have been experiencing continuous heavy downpours after a weather alert was issued by IMD. 

In the state, 30 state highways, one national highway, 15 main district roads, and five other district roads are closed. Additionally, 106 rural roads and 140 PMGSY roads have been blocked, cutting off access to hundreds of villages from district headquarters.Debris and boulders are obstructing many roads in hilly areas, but efforts are underway to clear and reopen them. 

The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued warnings of heavy to extremely heavy rainfall for parts of North India, including Uttarakhand.