Dehradun, July 12 -- The Uttarakhand Meteorological Department has issued a comprehensive six-day weather alert today, forecasting persistent rainfall across the state until 17 July. A focused warning has been issued for Nainital and Bageshwar districts, particularly on 14 July, signalling heavy showers accompanied by thunder and lightning in that region.

According to the department's advisory released today, rainfall activity will intensify in various hill districts tomorrow, with thunder and lightning expected in many places, while other districts may witness scattered showers. The same pattern is likely to persist on 13 July. On 14 July, Nainital and Bageshwar are forecast to experience widespread downpours, while surrounding areas will...