Uttarakhand Weather Alert: Rain, Snow Expected Before New Year, Bitter Cold Looms

• Uttarakhand's weather is set to change with rain and snowfall anticipated between December 30 and January 1.
• Currently, plains face dense fog and 'Cold Day' conditions, while mountainous regions experience frost and freezing water pipelines.
• IMD issued a Yellow Alert for dense fog in six districts, including Haridwar, Udham Singh Nagar, and Dehradun.
• Higher altitudes may see snowfall, and lower areas light drizzle, potentially boosting New Year tourism in places like Auli and Munsiyari.
• Lack of December rain and snow has negatively impacted apple growers and farmers.

Why It Matters: Uttarakhand anticipates New Year rain and snowfall, bringing bitter cold and delighting tourists, despite current dry spell.