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Heavy rain triggers high alert in Rudraprayag as Alaknanda, Mandakini rivers swell; schools shut

The Rudraprayag district administration in Uttarakhand has issued a high alert after continuous rainfall led to a sharp rise in the water levels of the Alaknanda and Mandakini rivers. The District Disaster Management Department has appealed to residents to stay away from riverbanks and remain in safe locations until the weather improves. Authorities have also urged people to remain vigilant and strictly follow advisories issued by the India Meteorological Department (IMD), as rainfall is expected to continue in parts of the state.