August 7, 2025 8:27 AM
Schools shut as Uttarakhand faces monsoon fury; red alert in 8 districts
Uttarakhand remains on edge as torrential monsoon rains continue to wreak havoc across the hill state. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for several districts, warning of heavy to very heavy rainfall till August 12. Schools have been closed across the state as a precautionary measure, and authorities have advised residents to stay indoors. Districts under the red alert include Pauri Garhwal, Tehri, Uttarkashi, Dehradun, Champawat, Udham Singh Nagar, Bages...