Uttarakhand Braces for Snowfall, Rain; Alert Issued Until Feb 3
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News18•01-02-2026, 16:49
Uttarakhand Braces for Snowfall, Rain; Alert Issued Until Feb 3
- •Uttarakhand's higher reaches, including Badrinath Dham and Auli, are experiencing snowfall, with lower areas cloudy.
- •The Meteorological Department issued an alert for heavy snowfall from February 1 to February 3 due to an active Western Disturbance.
- •Six districts (Dehradun, Uttarkashi, Rudraprayag, Chamoli, Bageshwar, Pithoragarh) are under special watch for rain and snowfall above 3000 meters.
- •Dehradun, Mussoorie, and Chakrata expect deteriorating weather, while Haridwar and other plains may see light rain.
- •The weather change is beneficial for farmers in Haridwar and Udham Singh Nagar but poses challenges for Char Dham routes and health.
Why It Matters: Uttarakhand is set for widespread rain and snowfall until February 3, impacting travel and daily life.
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