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Uttarakhand Hills Brace for Snowfall Amidst Western Disturbance
9 Nov
Summary
- Light rain and snowfall likely in isolated hill districts of Uttarakhand.
- Higher reaches above 3,300 meters may experience snowfall.
- Most parts of Uttarakhand are expected to remain dry.
A fresh western disturbance is poised to bring light rain and snowfall to isolated hill districts in Uttarakhand between November 10 and 14. Uttarkashi, Rudraprayag, and Chamoli are the districts expected to receive precipitation, with snowfall anticipated over higher elevations above 3,300 meters.
While the western disturbance will affect the western Himalayan region starting November 10, its impact on Uttarakhand is forecast to be limited. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) indicates that most of the state will likely experience dry weather, with only isolated precipitation expected in the higher reaches.
Meanwhile, Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh, and parts of Himachal Pradesh are predicted to receive more widespread rain and snowfall. In Uttarakhand, shallow to moderate fog may occur in isolated valleys. Dehradun city is expected to have clear skies with temperatures ranging from 27°C to 29°C and lows around 14°C to 15°C.
