Uttarakhand: Snowfall Alert for New Year in Mountains, Severe Cold Grips Plains

• Uttarakhand's high-altitude districts like Uttarkashi, Chamoli, Rudraprayag, and Pithoragarh expect snowfall from today evening, intensifying cold for New Year celebrations.
• Plains districts, including Udham Singh Nagar and Haridwar, are experiencing severe cold and dense fog, causing reduced visibility and affecting transport services.
• IMD warns of a 'Red Alert'-like situation for very dense fog in Haridwar and Udham Singh Nagar on January 1, with near-zero visibility.
• Tourists heading to mountain regions for New Year are advised to carry warm clothes due to expected sudden temperature drops and snowfall above 3200 meters.
• Temperatures in hill stations like Mussoorie, Nainital, and Dhanaulti could drop to 2-4 degrees Celsius on New Year's Day.

Why It Matters: Uttarakhand faces dual weather: New Year snowfall in mountains, severe cold and fog in plains, with alerts issued.