Uttarakhand puts its disaster management system on full alert over a heavy rainfall warning

2 October 2026

The Uttarakhand State Disaster Management Authority (USDMA) said in late September 2026 that the state's disaster management system is on full alert following heavy rainfall warnings issued by the meteorological department.
Disaster Management Minister Madan Kaushik said the weather is being monitored continuously at the state and district levels and that field teams deployed in sensitive areas remain vigilant.
The State Emergency Operation Centre and the District Emergency Operation Centres are actively monitoring the situation.
Special surveillance was ordered on rivers, landslide-prone zones and vulnerable road routes, and relief and rescue resources are kept on standby in sensitive areas.
Residents were asked to avoid unnecessary travel during bad weather and to stay away from rivers and seasonal streams, and to comply with weather-related warnings and guidelines issued by the administration.
The minister said the government's priority is the safety of state residents.