Uttarakhand Braces for Heavy Rain, Snowfall; Cold Wave Warning Issued

• Uttarakhand is set to experience heavy rain and snowfall, with a warning issued for severe cold.
• Light rain is forecast for Uttarkashi, Chamoli, and Pithoragarh on January 16, with snow above 3400 meters.
• Dense fog is expected in plain areas like Dehradun, Haridwar, Rishikesh, Kashipur, and Udham Singh Nagar, affecting visibility.
• Hilly districts including Uttarkashi, Chamoli, Pithoragarh, Bageshwar, and Champawat will face intense cold with temperatures dropping to minus 2 degrees Celsius.
• Temperatures will remain low, with limited relief during the day, and evening temperatures dropping significantly, increasing accident risk due to frost.

Why It Matters: Uttarakhand is under a severe cold wave warning with heavy rain, snowfall, and dense fog expected.