Dehradun, July 4 -- Garhwal Post Bureau

Dehradun, 1 Jul: Continuous heavy rainfall has thrown life out of gear across Uttarakhand, prompting the Meteorological Centre to issue an orange alert for very heavy to heavy rain in seven districts of the state. The relentless monsoon showers have raised the water level of the Alaknanda River in Rudraprayag district, sparking alarm among residents and devotees alike. The Meteorological Department in Dehradun has forecast very heavy rainfall in Uttarkashi, Dehradun, and Bageshwar districts, along with isolated heavy showers in other parts of the state. A lightning alert has also been issued as thunderstorms are expected to accompany the downpour.

Rivers across the state are in spate and landslide...