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Uttarakhand Shivers: Snowfall Hits High Peaks, Rain Lashes Plains
29 Oct
Summary
- High-altitude areas of Kedarnath and Gangotri experienced snowfall.
- Cyclone Arnab and a western disturbance caused the weather changes.
- Authorities urge Char Dham pilgrims to carry warm clothes and medicines.
High-altitude areas of Uttarakhand, such as Kedarnath and Gangotri, saw fresh snowfall on Thursday. Meanwhile, lower parts of the state were lashed by rain. This significant weather shift was influenced by moisture from Cyclone Arnab, which recently made landfall on the Andhra Pradesh coast, and a western disturbance over Jammu.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted continued rain and snowfall for Friday, with potential for thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds in certain locations. Forecasters anticipate these conditions to persist for the next 48 hours before gradually subsiding.
Several districts recorded rainfall, with New Tehri receiving the highest amount. Temperatures across the region have dropped significantly below normal, particularly in New Tehri and Dehradun. Pantnagar recorded higher temperatures, remaining closer to normal levels.
As the Char Dham pilgrimage season nears its conclusion, authorities are advising visitors to carry essential warm clothing and medicines. Officials have been instructed to ensure pilgrims are moved to safety if hazardous weather conditions arise, and to prepare landslide mitigation equipment.
