Uttarakhand Braces for Weather Shift: Rain, Snow Expected After Dry Spell

• Uttarakhand is currently experiencing dry and clear weather with low wind speeds and humidity, leading to a 'dry cold' effect.
• Lack of winter rain and snowfall has severely damaged Rabi crops (15-25% loss) and apple orchards, impacting agricultural output.
• Tourism in key destinations like Auli, Munsyari, and Chakrata has plummeted due to no snow, causing significant revenue loss (e.g., Nainital down by 25 crore rupees).
• Absence of snowfall, a 'natural water bank,' threatens a severe water crisis in summer and has led to an unusual increase in forest fires.
• A weather change is predicted from January 21st, bringing possibilities of rain and snowfall to some parts of Uttarakhand.

Why It Matters: Uttarakhand faces severe agricultural and tourism losses due to dry cold, with rain and snow expected soon.