Uttarakhand Weather Update: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has stated that several districts are likely to witness rain and snowfall over the next two days.
The weather department has issued an orange alert for five districts- Nainital, Champawat, Pithoragarh, Bageshwar and Chamoli for the next 24 hours. Apart from this, a yellow alert has also been issued for the remaining districts.
Rain Likely In Multiple Districts
As per the weather department, rain alert has been issued for multiple districts till Sunday, including Uttarkashi, Rudraprayag, Dehradun, Bageshwar, Chamoli, Almora, Nainital, Champawat and Pithoragarh. The IMD further stated that similar conditions will prevail in Uttarkashi, Rudraprayag, Bageshwar, Chamoli and Pithoragarh on Monday. However, the rain activities are likely to reduce from Tuesday, the weather department stated.
The continuous rainfall in these districts is likely to cause waterlogging in the lower regions, leading to inconveniences to the commuters. The district administrations have asked to take necessary precautionary measures to ensure safety for the residents. been However, the rain activities are likely to reduce from Tuesday, the weather department stated.
Snowfall Likley In Hilly Regions
The IMD also stated that the hilly regions are likely to witness fresh snowfall in the coming days. The minimum temperature is likely to reduce by two to four degrees Celsius. The tourists have been advised to follow the guidelines and plan their travel accordingly to avoid inconveniences.
Apart from Uttarakhand, rainfall is likely in other states, including Delhi, Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, and West Bengal in the coming days. Earlier, at least five people died and several houses got destroyed due to the Cyclone Arnab.
Helicopter Crash Near Joshimath
A helicopter travelling from Badrinath to Dehradun crashed near Joshimath on Friday amid the poor weather condition. While confirming the incident, Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami stated that the helicopter crashed near Chaien village in Joshimath. He further stated that a joint rescue operation is being conducted, adding that instructions have been given to airlift the injured passengers.