Dehradun, Aug. 24 -- Garhwal Post Bureau
Dehradun, 22 Aug: Dehradun based State Weather Centre of Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted heavy rainfall and possibility of lightning strikes in some districts of the state over next 48 hours. It may be recalled that persistent rainfall that has gripped Uttarakhand throughout August shows no signs of abating, with the final week of the month forecast to be equally challenging. The Meteorological Department has issued warnings of heavy to very heavy rainfall across several regions of the state, coupled this time with the added threat of lightning. The citizens have been advised to remain alert and exercise caution.
The state has already endured widespread rainfall this month, wit...