Uttarakhand on High Alert: Seasonal Crisis Looms with Heavy Snowfall and Rain Forecast
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News18•27-01-2026, 21:57
Uttarakhand on High Alert: Seasonal Crisis Looms with Heavy Snowfall and Rain Forecast
- •Uttarakhand is under a high alert due to predictions of heavy snowfall and rain, prompting District Magistrates to be vigilant.
- •The Meteorological Department has issued an orange alert for rain and snowfall across various districts, including Dehradun, Pithoragarh, and Chamoli.
- •Schools and Anganwadi centers in Pithoragarh were ordered closed on January 28 due to adverse weather conditions.
- •Snowfall has intensified in high-altitude areas like Badrinath Dham, Hemkund Sahib, Auli, Gangotri, Mori, and Harsil, attracting tourists but also causing disruptions.
- •Road closures, power outages, and strong winds up to 60 kmph are expected, with temperatures dropping significantly across the state.
Why It Matters: Uttarakhand faces a severe weather crisis with widespread snowfall, rain, and strong winds, leading to alerts and disruptions.
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