# Monsoon flooding and heavy rain in Uttarakhand

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/monsoon-flooding-and-heavy-rain-in-uttarakhand
> Updated: 2026-08-31T02:19:35.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2.

Heavy monsoon rains and flooding have impacted several districts in Uttarakhand. In early August, intense rainfall caused the Alaknanda and Bhagirathi rivers to rise above danger levels, prompting the state government to place Uttarakhand on high alert. This led to school closures in Dehradun and reports of landslides blocking national highways.

By late August, weather warnings continued as the India Meteorological Department issued an orange alert for the Nainital district. In response to forecasts of heavy to very heavy rainfall and potential landslides, district authorities ordered the closure of all government, semi-government, and private schools, as well as Anganwadi centres, to ensure safety.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-31: Nainital schools closed due to heavy rain and landslide warnings

Schools and Anganwadi centres in Uttarakhand's Nainital district are closed due to an orange alert warning of heavy rainfall, lightning, and landslide risks.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/nainital-schools-closed-due-to-heavy-rain-and-landslide-warnings

### 2026-08-05: Uttarakhand Heavy Rain Forces Dehradun School Closures, Triggers State Alert

Heavy monsoon rains in Uttarakhand have pushed rivers above danger levels, prompting an orange alert, school closures in Dehradun, and a high‑alert directive from Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/uttarakhand-heavy-rain-forces-dehradun-school-closures-triggers-state-alert

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