Thunderstorm likely in many parts of Uttarakhand!Bikram Singh, director of Meteorological Center, said that there is a possibility of lightning and light rain in many parts of uttarakhand on Wednesday. The weather is expected to remain bad especially in Dehradun, Uttarkashi and Chamoli districts. Apart from this, snowfall is expected to continue in Kedarnath, Badrinath, auli and other high altitude areas. The Meteorological Department has advised travelers and locals to remain alert. Tourist places Mussoorie and Dhanolti received light drizzle on tuesday morning, which made the weather cold. However, the city dwellers were expecting good rain, but only light showers occurred throughout the day.
The Meteorological Department says that the sky will remain cloudy till night and there is a possibility of rain. local farmers are suffering due to lack of rain. High altitude areas including Mussoorie and Dhanolti have not received good snowfall so far this year, which may lead to water crisis in the summer season. Due to less snowfall, the possibility of water sources drying up has increased. local people say that if there is no good snowfall in the coming days, then there may be a huge shortage of water in summer.
Lines of worry on the forehead of farmers
This weather can also be a cause of concern for the farmers of Uttarakhand. Due to lack of rain, wheat, mustard and other Rabi crops may be adversely affected. The possibility of damage to crops has increased due to cold and fog. The administration has advised the travelers to be cautious in view of snowfall and rain. Devotees who have come on Chardham yatra have been instructed to keep an eye on the updates of the Meteorological Department and take necessary precautions before going to high altitude areas.
The local administration has also appealed to the people to use warm clothes to avoid cold and contact the administration in case of any emergency. The weather has suddenly changed in Uttarakhand. Snowfall is occurring in high altitude areas including Chardham, while cold has increased in the lower and plain areas. The Meteorological Department has predicted more rain and snowfall in the next 24 hours. In such a situation, local people and tourists need to be alert. While snowfall will boost tourism, the possibility of water crisis has also increased due to lack of snow. The administration and the Meteorological Department are constantly monitoring the situation.