Dehradun, Aug. 30 -- The Uttarakhand State Emergency Centre has instructed the district magistrates of Dehradun, Uttarkashi, and Bageshwar to remain vigilant following a red warning issued by the India Meteorological Department (IMD) for heavy rainfall on Saturday.

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami directed the Disaster Management Secretary and the district magistrates to promptly carry out relief and rescue operations after a cloudburst hit Rudraprayag, Chamoli, and nearby districts.

A statement from the Chief Minister's Office (CMO) said, "CM Dhami has directed the State Disaster Management Secretary and District Magistrates of the concerned districts to carry out rapid relief and rescue operations in the areas affected b...