Dehradun: Uttarakhand is expected to experience some relief from the cold today, December 22nd. However, fog will continue to linger in six districts, including Haridwar and Udham Singh Nagar, as well as the plains of Nainital, Bageshwar, Champawat, and Pauri. A special warning has been issued for Haridwar and Udham Singh Nagar. Meanwhile, temperatures in Kedarnath have dropped to -14°C.
Rain and Snowfall Alert in Four Districts
Additionally, the Meteorological Department has issued a rain and snowfall alert for four districts today, including Uttarkashi, Chamoli, Rudraprayag, and Pithoragarh. Dehradun’s AQI has exceeded 200 for the sixth consecutive day. Today, the AQI was recorded at 202, which falls in the hazardous category.
Dense fog in the plains
Cold weather has been steadily affecting Uttarakhand for the past week. Temperatures are dropping daily across the state, increasing the chill in the mornings and evenings. Dense fog in the plains is slowing people’s movements, while snowfall is expected in the hilly districts. According to the latest forecast from the Dehradun Meteorological Center, the cold will intensify in the coming days.
According to the Meteorological Department, scattered light rain and snowfall is possible in Uttarkashi, Chamoli, Rudraprayag, and Pithoragarh districts. Snowfall is expected, especially in areas with elevations of 3,500 meters and above, intensifying the cold in the mountainous regions. However, dry weather is expected in other districts of the state.
Special Fog Warning for Haridwar and Udham Singh Nagar
In the plains, the Meteorological Department has issued a watch warning for dense fog in Haridwar and Udham Singh Nagar. Visibility is expected to be low on Monday morning, which could affect road and rail traffic. The Meteorological Department has advised people to exercise special caution during the morning hours.
Partly cloudy sky
Temperature data also confirms the increasing cold. On Sunday, Dehradun recorded a maximum temperature of 22.4 degrees Celsius and a minimum of 7.1 degrees Celsius. Pantnagar recorded a maximum temperature of 20.4 degrees Celsius and a minimum of 5.5 degrees Celsius. In hilly areas like Mukteshwar and New Tehri, the effects of the cold were clearly felt, despite the minimum temperature remaining above normal. However, no rain was recorded anywhere in the state.
Partly Cloudy Skies Forecast for Dehradun
The forecast for Dehradun on Monday shows mainly clear to partly cloudy skies. Fog is possible in the morning. The city is expected to have a maximum temperature of around 23 degrees Celsius and a minimum of 9 degrees Celsius.
Cold Likely to Intensify Further
Overall, the cold has now fully arrived in Uttarakhand. Fog in the plains and potential snowfall in the mountains could further disrupt life in the coming days. Therefore, people need to monitor the latest weather information and remain vigilant.