Dehradun, Aug. 30 -- Following incessant heavy rainfall since last night in Uttarakhand's capital, Dehradun and its surrounding areas, the water level of the Tamasa River has risen significantly, leading to a spate-like situation.

Tamasa River, which flows through the historic and revered Tapkeshwar Mahadev Temple, is in spate

In view of the continuous rainfall in Dehradun and the hill districts, along with the rising water levels in rivers, the SSP Dehradun has placed the Doon Police on alert mode.

Separate police teams are continuously patrolling sensitive areas across all police station jurisdictions and keeping a close watch on the situation. People living near rivers, streams and other vulnerable locations are being regularly aler...