Uttarakhand Weather: Snowfall in Kedarnath-Badrinath, Cold Wave Grips State

• Uttarakhand experiences its first snowfall of the year in high-altitude areas including Kedarnath, Badrinath, Yamunotri, and Gangotri.
• The snowfall has led to a significant drop in temperature, bringing the entire state under the grip of a severe cold wave.
• Traffic has been affected in high-altitude regions due to snow accumulation on roads, increasing difficulties for locals.
• The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an 'Orange Alert' for heavy snowfall in five districts: Uttarkashi, Rudraprayag, Chamoli, Pithoragarh, and Bageshwar.
• Rain and hailstorms are also predicted for plains like Haridwar and Udham Singh Nagar, with strong winds expected in Dehradun and other districts.

Why It Matters: Uttarakhand is experiencing widespread snowfall and a severe cold wave, with an Orange Alert for heavy snowfall.