Dehradun, July 29 -- A yellow alert for heavy rain has been issued in some districts of Uttarakhand on Tuesday, according to the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD).

There is a possibility of lightning and thundershowers in other districts.

Heavy rainfall, accompanied by thunderstorms, lightning, and strong winds, is likely to affect Nainital, Haridwar, Dehradun, and several other major areas through at least August 1.

Meanwhile, on Monday, in view of the forecast of a low- to medium-level flood risk in various districts of Uttarakhand, the State Emergency Operations Centre in Dehradun has advised the District Magistrates (DMs) of all the concerned districts to take precautions.

According to the forecast issued by the India Meteoro...