Uttarakhand weather update: Cold increased due to rain and snowfall
The weather has deteriorated in Uttarakhand even today (February 28). Rain and snowfall from the mountains to the plains has increased the cold. Heavy snowfall is occurring in Gangotri-Yamunotri and Harshil.
On the other hand, it is raining in most areas of Dehradun, Haridwar, Udham Singh Nagar, Uttarkashi, Rudraprayag, Tehri, Pauri, Chamoli, Pithoragarh, Bageshwar, Almora, Nainital and Champawat districts. The Meteorological Center has issued a yellow alert for snowfall and hailstorm in areas above 3500 meters and heavy rain in some places. However, the weather is expected to clear up across the state after March 1.
Snowfall in Badrinath, Hemkund, cold increased due to rain in lower areas
Snowfall occurred in Badrinath Dham, Hemkund Sahib, Valley of Flowers, Rudranath, Auli as well as Niti and Mana valleys, while cold increased due to rain in lower areas.
Half a feet of fresh snow accumulated in Kedarnath Dham
Dense clouds have been looming over Kedarnath since early morning. It has been snowing for two days. About half a feet of fresh snow has accumulated in the Dham and about one and a quarter feet of snow is already accumulated. On the other hand, light snowfall has occurred in Mana, Niti Valley, Auli, Madmaheshwar, Tungnath and Chopta.
Glaciers recharged, will get relief
The glaciers of the state have been recharged due to rain and snowfall at the end of February. Meteorologists say that this will provide relief in the coming days. Along with glaciers, rivers have also been recharged due to rain and snowfall. Its benefits will be seen in summer. There will be relief from problems like water crisis.
Mussoorie received the highest rainfall of 12 mm. On the other hand, Doon recorded a drop of 10 degrees Celsius in temperature in a single day. According to the Meteorological Department, it is expected that the state will remain cloudy even today. An orange alert has been issued for heavy rain and snowfall in six districts.
