Dehradun: A general change in weather is taking place in Uttarakhand today. According to the Meteorological Department, the weather will remain dry in all districts of the state on Saturday. The sky will be mostly clear, and there are no signs of rain anywhere. The department has not issued any specific warning, so today will be a normal day.
Cold in the mountains and freezing of rivers and waterfalls
Rivers, drains and waterfalls froze in Chamoli and Pithoragarh. Fog was seen in the lower areas of Udham Singh Nagar and Haridwar.
Temperature during the day and night
The sky in Dehradun will remain mostly clear, although there may be light clouds at some places. The maximum temperature is expected to be around 24 degrees Celsius and the minimum temperature is expected to be 9 degrees Celsius. The morning will be slightly chilly, while the day will be pleasant.
Temperatures in major cities
Dehradun: Max 24.0°C / Min 8.7°C
Pantnagar: Max 24.2°C / Min 5.1°C
Mukteshwar: Max 17.1°C / Min 6.2°C
Nawan Tehri: Max 16.2°C / Min 5.0°C
Rain and snowfall expected in some areas tomorrow
The Meteorological Department said that light rain and snowfall are likely in some hilly areas including Uttarkashi, Chamoli and Pithoragarh on Sunday. The temperature may drop by 2 to 3 degrees Celsius after the snowfall.
Safety and vigilance advisory
The Meteorological Department has advised people to exercise caution while travelling in hilly areas and be prepared for cold. The weather will be pleasant in the general area, but it is important to be careful of mild frosts in the morning and at night.