Uttarakhand Feels Early Heat: Temperature Surges Across State, Weather May Turn Unstable After March 7

March 5, 2026

Dehradun: With the beginning of March, the heatwave has begun to show its effect in Uttarakhand. Temperatures are steadily rising from the plains to the hills. According to the Meteorological Department, the weather will remain dry in the state until March 6, while the weather in the hills may change from March 7.

Weather will remain dry until March 6

According to the forecast issued by the Meteorological Center, there is no possibility of rain in the entire state until March 6. Due to clear weather, bright sunshine is being seen during the day, which is causing a rapid increase in temperatures.

Temperatures expected to rise by 6 to 7 degrees

Meteorologists say that due to the dry weather, the normal temperature of the state may increase by about 6 to 7 degrees. This effect is clearly visible in both the plains and the hills.

Dehradun records such high temperatures after 10 years

According to data, Dehradun’s maximum temperature on Sunday was recorded at 29.7 degrees Celsius, six degrees above normal. This is the first time such a high temperature has been recorded in early March in the last ten years.

Weather may change in the mountains from March 7

According to the Meteorological Department, the weather is expected to change in the mountainous regions of Uttarakhand from March 7. During this period, there may be cloud cover and light rain or snowfall, which is expected to cause a drop in temperatures.