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

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News18•15-01-2026, 23:35
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.
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