Dehradun Defence College collapses amid incessant rains in Uttrakhand
The building of Dehradun Defence College in Uttarakhand's Maldevta collapsed amid incessant rainfall
Dehradun: The building of Dehradun Defence College in Uttarakhand’s Maldevta collapsed amid incessant rainfall.
Dehradun Defence College is situated at the foothills of Garhwal Himalayas.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a red alert for heavy rains on Monday in six districts of the state including Dehradun and Nainital.
“Very heavy to extremely heavy rain/ thunderstorm accompanied with lightning and very intense to extremely intense spell is very likely to occur at isolated places in Dehradun, Pauri, Tehri, Nainital, Champawat and Udham Singh Nagar in next 24 hours.”
Meanwhile, Badrinath National Highway in Pipalkoti area in Uttarakhand’s Chamoli district has been blocked due to debris triggered by a landslide, following intermittent rainfall. Several vehicles have also been buried under the debris.
#WATCH | A college building collapsed due to incessant rainfall in Dehradun, Uttarakhand.
(Source: Dehradun Police) https://t.co/i4dpSQs2MH pic.twitter.com/1XhTLTafCi
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