On Sunday, May 4, 2025, Mussoorie's iconic Kempty Falls transformed from a serene tourist attraction into a raging torrent due to relentless heavy rainfall across Uttarakhand. The sudden surge in water volume, accompanied by debris and stones cascading from the surrounding hills, created a dramatic and hazardous scene that left locals and tourists alarmed.
The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasted isolated hailstorms and thundersquall winds with top speeds of 50 to 60 km/h for Uttarakhand on May 1 and 3. These predictions came true as the region was battered by severe rainstorms that disrupted everyday routines and caused a precipitous drop in temperature. While school-age children had difficulties commuting in the bad weather, tourists were forced to postpone their plans and stay inside.
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Visuals circulating on social media platforms depicted the ferocity of Kempty Falls, with torrents of water gushing down, carrying along rocks and debris. Mussoorie was not the only area in Uttarakhand affected by the intense rains; Dehradun and Rishikesh also saw similar unrest. A sudden rise in the water level of the Song River left a number of picnickers stranded on a river island in the Maldevta district of Dehradun. Rescue efforts were launched, and as the water levels dropped, the stranded people were successfully evacuated.
Furthermore, landslide debris blocked the Dehradun-Mussoorie road, making travel even more difficult and endangering travelers. To clear the roads and guarantee the security of locals and visitors, authorities have been working hard.
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This episode highlights the significance of following weather advisories and the susceptibility of steep areas like Uttarakhand to abrupt weather changes. Both visitors and residents are advised to follow official weather forecasts and use caution when the weather is so erratic.
As the state continues to grapple with the aftermath of the heavy rains, efforts are underway to restore normalcy and ensure the safety of all affected areas.
The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasted isolated hailstorms and thundersquall winds with top speeds of 50 to 60 km/h for Uttarakhand on May 1 and 3. These predictions came true as the region was battered by severe rainstorms that disrupted everyday routines and caused a precipitous drop in temperature. While school-age children had difficulties commuting in the bad weather, tourists were forced to postpone their plans and stay inside.
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Visuals circulating on social media platforms depicted the ferocity of Kempty Falls, with torrents of water gushing down, carrying along rocks and debris. Mussoorie was not the only area in Uttarakhand affected by the intense rains; Dehradun and Rishikesh also saw similar unrest. A sudden rise in the water level of the Song River left a number of picnickers stranded on a river island in the Maldevta district of Dehradun. Rescue efforts were launched, and as the water levels dropped, the stranded people were successfully evacuated.
Furthermore, landslide debris blocked the Dehradun-Mussoorie road, making travel even more difficult and endangering travelers. To clear the roads and guarantee the security of locals and visitors, authorities have been working hard.
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This episode highlights the significance of following weather advisories and the susceptibility of steep areas like Uttarakhand to abrupt weather changes. Both visitors and residents are advised to follow official weather forecasts and use caution when the weather is so erratic.
As the state continues to grapple with the aftermath of the heavy rains, efforts are underway to restore normalcy and ensure the safety of all affected areas.
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