Uttarakhand: Christmas Sees Dual Weather; Hills Sunny, Plains Foggy, Orange Alert Issued

• Uttarakhand experiences contrasting weather on Christmas: sunny hills, dense fog in plains.
• Orange alert issued for plains districts including Dehradun, Haridwar, Udham Singh Nagar, Nainital, Pauri due to dense fog and cold wave.
• 'Cold Day' conditions prevail in Haridwar and Udham Singh Nagar, significantly dropping maximum temperatures and impacting traffic.
• Hilly regions like Uttarkashi, Chamoli, Pithoragarh enjoy clear skies and sunshine, leading to warmer daytime temperatures.
• Dense fog expected for 2-3 more days in plains; a mild Western Disturbance around Dec 28 may bring light rain/snow to hills.

Why It Matters: Uttarakhand sees a weather divide on Christmas, with sunny hills and foggy plains under an orange alert.