Uttarakhand Freezes: Sudden Cold Wave Grips State, Rain & Snow Expected Today

• Uttarakhand experienced a sudden and intense cold wave since December 20, affecting both plains and mountains.
• Dense fog enveloped plain areas like Dehradun, reducing visibility and impacting daily life.
• Hilly districts such as Chamoli, Uttarkashi, and Pithoragarh saw light drizzle, causing temperatures to drop by 3-5°C.
• A Western Disturbance is active, leading to predictions of light snowfall in upper regions and increased cold in plains.
• Forecast for today includes rain and snowfall in Uttarkashi, Chamoli, Rudraprayag, Pithoragarh, and dense fog in other plain districts.

Why It Matters: Uttarakhand faces severe cold, fog, and expected rain/snow due to a Western Disturbance.