Uttarakhand weather update: Heavy rain brings relief; alert issued for landslides and flood risks in 11 districts

Uttarakhand weather update: Heavy rain brings relief; alert issued for landslides and flood risks in 11 districts

Dehradun: After days of scorching heat, Uttarakhand has finally received much-needed relief on Wednesday, as heavy rainfall drenched several districts, leading to a drop in temperature. The monsoon is gradually advancing, with the Meteorological Department predicting continuous rain across the state for the next six days. Heavy rainfall recorded across multiple districts On Thursday morning, … Read more

Scorching heat in plains and snowfall in higher hills: Uttarakhand’s extreme weather variations baffle scientists

Scorching heat in plains and snowfall in higher hills: Uttarakhand’s extreme weather variations baffle scientists

Dehradun: Uttarakhand is witnessing unusual climate shifts, with soaring temperatures in the plains, unexpected snowfall in Char Dham, and erratic rainfall patterns across the state. Weather scientists are struggling to explain the contrasting conditions, as heatwaves grip lower regions while cold winds and snow persist in the mountains. Dehradun, Uttarakhand: Heavy rains lashed Dehradun on … Read more

Uttarakhand weather update: Snowfall in Kedarnath & Hemkund Sahib, mercury plummates; yellow alert for heavy rain

Uttarakhand weather update: Snowfall in Kedarnath & Hemkund Sahib, mercury plummates; yellow alert for heavy rain

Dehradun: The unseasonal heavy rains in Kedarnath and Hemkund Sahib alongside heavy rains in several parts of Uttarakhand have led to a sharp drop in temperature, forcing residents to pull out warm clothes in the middle of summer. While the mountains continue to experience snowfall, the plains have also turned colder, making this one of … Read more

Uttarakhand weather update: Snowfall in higher altitude cools plain areas, mercury drops; rain prediction in Pithoragarh & Bageshwar

Uttarakhand weather update: Snowfall in higher altitude cools plain areas, mercury drops; rain prediction in Pithoragarh & Bageshwar

Dehradun: The snowfall in higher altitude and pre-monsoon showers in Uttarakhand have significantly lowered temperatures, bringing relief from the summer heat. While the mountains continue to experience snowfall, the plains have seen a noticeable drop in mercury, making the weather pleasant yet unpredictable. The Meteorological Department has predicted light to moderate rain and thunderstorms across … Read more

Heavy snowfall forms glaciers on Kedarnath trek, hampers Char Dham yatra preparations

Heavy snowfall forms glaciers on Kedarnath trek, hampers Char Dham yatra preparations

Rudraprayag: As the portals for Kedarnath shrine are set to open on May 2, incessant snowfall in the region has posed a challenge for the Rudraprayag administration. Many glaciers have formed on the trek route, blocking the path in six places, hindering the preparations for the upcoming Char Dham yatra in the state. The weather … Read more

Uttarakhand: Yellow alert for rain in Uttarkashi, Chamoli, and Pithoragarh districts

Uttarakhand: Yellow alert for rain in Uttarkashi, Chamoli, and Pithoragarh districts

Dehradun: The weather in Uttarakhand has taken a turn again on Tuesday, prompting the Indian meteorological department (IMD) to issue a yellow alert for rain in the districts of Uttarkashi, Chamoli, and Pithoragarh. There is a possibility of rain in some places within these districts, with snowfall likely on peaks above 2800 meters. In addition, … Read more

Avalanche warning in Uttarakhand hill districts amid heavy rain & snowfall, on alert

Avalanche warning in Uttarakhand hill districts amid heavy rain & snowfall, on alert

Dehradun: The hill districts in Uttarakhand are on high alert due to continuous heavy rain and snowfall. The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued warnings for potential avalanches. The warning specifically applies to five districts: Bageshwar, Chamoli, Pithoragarh, Rudraprayag, and Uttarkashi. An advisory has been issued to the District Magistrates (DMs) of the respective districts. … Read more

Uttarakhand: Western disturbance brings heavy snowfall in hilly parts, rain in plains

Uttarakhand: Western disturbance brings heavy snowfall in hilly parts, rain in plains

Dehradun: Amidst activation of fresh western disturbance, Uttarakhand is experiencing heavy snowfall in higher regions and rainfall in plain parts. Snowfall began early in the morning in areas like Badrinath Dham, Hemkund Sahib, Valley of Flowers, Auli, Rudranath, Gorson, and Nanda Ghunti. The Niti and Mana valleys also saw heavy snowfall. Vehicle movement on the … Read more

Rain, snow, thunderstorms likely in Uttarakhand on 26 Feb-1 March, IMD issues alert

Rain, snow, thunderstorms likely in Uttarakhand on 26 Feb-1 March, IMD issues alert

Dehradun: The weather in Uttarakhand is about to experience significant changes as an active Western Disturbance is expected to affect the region from February 26 to March 1. According to the current meteorological analysis and Numerical Weather Prediction models, this disturbance will bring rain, snowfall, and thunderstorms to various parts of the state, with peak … Read more

Severe cold, snowfall likely in Uttarakhand from new western disturbance in Himalayas

Severe cold, snowfall likely in Uttarakhand from new western disturbance in Himalayas

Dehradun: A Western Disturbance is set to become active again in the Himalayan region, bringing severe cold to Uttarakhand. The weather is expected to change significantly, with possibilities of snowfall and rain in the mountainous areas. This will also cause a temperature drop in the plains. Snowfall has already been reported on the peaks of … Read more

Snowfall, rain in hills; Uttarakhand experiences sudden weather change today, IMD issues alert

Snowfall, rain in hills; Uttarakhand experiences sudden weather change today, IMD issues alert

Dehradun: The weather in Uttarakhand has taken a dramatic turn since this morning, with heavy rain reported in the mountainous regions. The Meteorological Department has issued a warning for hailstorm accompanied by thunder in seven districts today. Additionally, rain and snowfall are expected in five hill districts. High-altitude areas have already begun to see rainfall … Read more

Uttarakhand: Snowfall in Gangotri, cold wave sweeps state after rains & snowfall

Uttarakhand: Snowfall in Gangotri, cold wave sweeps state after rains & snowfall

Dehradun: The weather in Uttarakhand has taken a sudden turn, bringing an increase in cold temperatures due to rain and snowfall. For the past few days, the weather had been continuously dry, causing daytime heat. However, today, Tuesday, clouds have covered the sky since morning, bringing a change in weather conditions. Gangotri shrine experienced its … Read more

Cold snap returns to Uttarakhand: Light to moderate snowfall expected on Feb 3-4 in eight districts

Cold snap returns to Uttarakhand: Light to moderate snowfall expected on Feb 3-4 in eight districts

Dehradun: Cold may return to Uttarakhand again on Monday, with cold expected to return in eight hilly districts as light to moderate snowfall is forecasted by IMD from February 3. On February 3 and 9, light to moderate snowfall is expected in the regions of the eight districts of the state at an altitude of … Read more

Uttarakhand: Light to moderate snowfall predicted at altitudes of 3500m on 20-21 Jan

Uttarakhand: Light to moderate snowfall predicted at altitudes of 3500m on 20-21 Jan

Dehradun: From January 20-21, light to moderate snowfall is forecasted for the hilly regions of the state, particularly at altitudes of 3500 meters and above. This trend is expected to continue, with snowfall likely to occur in areas at 3000 meters and above on January 22. On January 23, snowfall is expected in regions situated … Read more

Severe snowfall disrupts life in Uttarakhand, temp drops to -30 degrees in high hills

Severe snowfall disrupts life in Uttarakhand, temp drops to -30 degrees in high hills

Dehradun: The picturesque state of Uttarakhand has been blanketed in a thick layer of snow, with severe weather conditions causing significant disruptions. Heavy snowfall has been reported from Wednesday night through Thursday evening, impacting both high-altitude areas and lower regions. The Badrinath and Malari highways have been closed, with snowfall affecting key areas such as … Read more

Snowfall returns to Uttarakhand mountains, wrapping valleys in white sheet of snow

Snowfall returns to Uttarakhand mountains, wrapping valleys in white sheet of snow

Dehradun: The weather changed again in Uttarakhand today. Snowfall has started once again in the high-altitude areas of Uttarakhand, causing an increase in cold in the lower areas as well. Today, on Thursday, rain has started at many places across the state, including Dehradun, since morning. Snowfall in the mountains and rain in the plains … Read more

Uttarakhand: Weather to change again; snowfall likely in hilly districts on 16-17 Jan

Uttarakhand: Weather to change again; snowfall likely in hilly districts on 16-17 Jan

Dehradun: The weather in Uttarakhand is set to change once again, with the Meteorological Department predicting snowfall in several hilly districts. Between January 16 and January 17, districts such as Chamoli, Uttarkashi, Rudraprayag, Pithoragarh, and Bageshwar are expected to experience snowfall, prompting the issuance of an alert by the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD). Meanwhile, light … Read more

Severe cold grips Uttarakhand after first snowfall of 2025, yellow alert for fog

Severe cold grips Uttarakhand after first snowfall of 2025, yellow alert for fog

Dehradun: Following the first snowfall of the year, Uttarakhand is experiencing a severe cold wave, with temperatures plummeting across the state. The Meteorological Department has issued a yellow alert for dense fog in several districts, including Dehradun, Haridwar, and Udham Singh Nagar. According to the regional meteorological center, the sky over Dehradun will be clear … Read more

Dense fog, severe cold hit Uttarakhand: Cold winds plummet mercury, increases trouble

Dense fog, severe cold hit Uttarakhand: Cold winds plummet mercury, increases trouble

Dehradun: Uttarakhand is currently facing a severe cold wave, with chilling conditions in the hilly areas and dense fog enveloping the plains, making daily life challenging. People are resorting to bonfires and other means to stay warm as the mercury plunges. In the state, mountains are experiencing severe cold, while the plains are engulfed in … Read more

Weather deteriorates in Uttarakhand, IMD predicts light snowfall in hilly districts today

Weather deteriorates in Uttarakhand, IMD predicts light snowfall in hilly districts today

Dehradun: Following sunshine in most parts of Uttarakhand in the last few days, the weather took a dramatic turn on Monday. There is a cloudy sky in most parts of the state plunging mercury a few notches down. According to the press note released by the Indian Meteorological Centre Dehradun, light to very light snowfall … Read more

Uttarakhand: Rain & snowfall expected again on 5-7 January; IMD advises to stay alert

Uttarakhand: Rain & snowfall expected again on 5-7 January; IMD advises to stay alert

Dehradun: The weather in Uttarakhand is set to change once again, bringing potential challenges for residents. According to the Meteorological Department, the weather will shift from January 5, with predictions of light rain and snowfall in the mountains. The weather is expected to remain dry on January 3 and 4, but snowfall is anticipated in … Read more

Severe cold sweeping Uttarakhand amid rains and heavy snowfall, IMD issues warning

Severe cold sweeping Uttarakhand amid rains and heavy snowfall, IMD issues warning

Dehradun: Severe cold has gripped Uttarakhand due to ongoing rain and snowfall which has started today’s morning. The Meteorological Centre Dehradun (IMD) forecasted rains and snowfall for 27-28 December and Uttarakhand is witnessing a poor weather across the state. With this prediction, IMD issued a warning for heavy to heavier snowfall in higher hills of … Read more

Kedarnath reconstruction work comes to standstill after snowfall; workers return

Kedarnath reconstruction work comes to standstill after snowfall; workers return

Dehradun: Reconstruction work in Kedarnath has come to a halt as more than one foot of snow accumulated in the region. The heavy snowfall, which began on Tuesday morning and continued until late evening, has caused significant disruptions in the shrine. Approximately 8 inches of new snow has accumulated, leading to the return of over … Read more

Snowfall in Uttarakhand’s higher hills: 2024 may bid farewell amidst cold and snow

Snowfall in Uttarakhand’s higher hills: 2024 may bid farewell amidst cold and snow

Dehradun: After a dry spell for several days, Uttarakhand experienced a change in weather on Monday with fresh snowfall in the high-altitude areas of Chakrata, Lohari, Lokhandi, and Koti Kanasar. The snowfall continues intermittently, and about one inch of snow has accumulated in these regions. Yamunotri shrine and its nearby areas, as well as the … Read more

Uttarakhand: Freezing temperatures cause water supply issues in Gangotri and Harshil

Uttarakhand: Freezing temperatures cause water supply issues in Gangotri and Harshil

Uttarkashi: With the winter season intensifying in Uttarakhand, it is starting to cause significant challenges for the people. As temperatures plummet in Uttarkashi district, the Bhagirathi River has started freezing in Gangotri, and iron pipes have burst in Harshil, leading to severe water supply disruptions. Despite the absence of rain and snowfall, the minimum temperature … Read more