The India Meteorological Department has issued a heavy rain alert for the hilly states of Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh until October 11.

In Uttarakhand, eight districts are under a yellow alert: Almora, Nainital, Champawat, Dehradun, Tehri, Pauri, Haridwar and Udham Singh Nagar.

These districts are expected to see moderate to heavy rainfall. Thunderstorms with lightning and gusty winds of 30 to 40 kmph are likely in some areas.

Other districts of the state may see light to moderate rain.

Dehradun saw heavy rainfall on Tuesday. Waterlogging was reported in lower areas of the city. The Sahasradhara Road area recorded 47 mm of rain, the highest in the region.

Nearby Maldevta and Mussoorie also received heavy rain. Evening showers lowered the temperature by about two degrees Celsius.

The IMD has advised residents and tourists to follow weather guidelines and plan travel carefully to avoid problems.

The coming days are expected to stay unsettled over the hill states. Residents and travellers are advised to stay cautious and keep track of official weather updates through the week.