Dehradun: Uttarakhand is bracing for intense monsoon activity as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert for heavy to very heavy rainfall in six districts—Dehradun, Tehri, Pauri, Nainital, Champawat, and Udham Singh Nagar. The alert also includes warnings of thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds reaching speeds of 40–50 km/h.

In light of the forecast, Dehradun District Magistrate Savin Bansal has declared a holiday for all schools and Anganwadi centers from Classes 1 to 12 on Monday. The decision was taken as a precautionary measure to ensure the safety of students and staff amid the expected severe weather conditions.

The State Disaster Operations Center has issued advisories to district magistrates in the affected regions, urging them to........

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