Dehradun, Sept. 1 -- The Uttarakhand State Disaster Management Authority (USDMA) on Tuesday afternoon issued a red alert for heavy to extremely heavy rainfall across parts of the State till 10 am onSeptembe 2..

According to the alert, very heavy to extremely heavy rainfall, accompanied by thunderstorms, lightning and intense spells of rain, is likely for next 18 hours from 3:58 pm today as per the disaster management authority.

The weather conditions are expected to particularly affect parts of Nainital and Almora districts.

Areas likely to be affected include Chaukhutiya, Bhikiyasen, Ranikhet, Bhanoli, Katarmal, Jainti, Ramnagar, Bhimtal, Haldwani, Mukteshwar, Kotabagh, Bhawali and Dwarahat, along with adjoining areas.

Authorities ha...