IMD issues orange alert around Rudraprayag as authorities boost readiness
India
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has put out an orange alert for heavy rain, storms, and lightning in parts of Uttarakhand, especially around Rudraprayag, where the Char Dham Yatra is happening.
To keep things safe for everyone, authorities are ramping up disaster readiness along the pilgrimage routes.
Rudraprayag officials ask pilgrims to wait
Disaster management teams in Rudraprayag are on high alert and working closely with field units.
A control room is now giving real-time updates from risk zones.
Officials are asking travelers and locals to stay put and suggesting pilgrims hold off their trips until the weather clears up.