•Nainital experienced a sudden weather change on Sunday morning with rain, followed by a hailstorm and cold winds, significantly increasing the chill.
•Roads and rooftops were covered in a white layer of hailstones, surprising locals and tourists with the unusual March hailstorm.
•The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a warning for Uttarakhand, predicting rain, thunder, lightning, hailstorms, and strong winds.
•Several districts including Haridwar, Udham Singh Nagar, Dehradun, Tehri Garhwal, Pauri Garhwal, Nainital, and Champawat are expected to be affected, with winds up to 50-60 km/h.
•Snowfall is anticipated in higher reaches (3500m+) and light to moderate rain in plains, enhancing the mountains' beauty despite the cold.