Dehradun: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert for heavy to very heavy rainfall in Dehradun, and Nainital districts, warning of thunderstorms and lightning as the monsoon intensifies across Uttarakhand.

A yellow alert has also been issued for Tehri, Pauri, Haridwar, Udham Singh Nagar, and Champawat, while light to moderate rain is expected in most other districts including Uttarkashi, Chamoli, Rudraprayag, Almora, Bageshwar, and Pithoragarh.

The first major monsoon spell in the state capital has already caused significant disruption. Continuous rain from morning to afternoon on Sunday led to waterlogging in several parts of Dehradun, with choked drains overflowing and dirty water spilling onto roads. In low-lying areas, rainwater entered homes........

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