The Meteorological Department has especially advised those going on the Char Dham Yatra to be cautious. The department’s director Bikram Singh said that the weather can change rapidly in the hilly areas, due to which cold can return again.
उत्तराखंड में बारिश-बर्फबारी और तेज आंधी का ऑरेंज अलर्ट जारी
The weather in Uttarakhand is changing once again. The Meteorological Department has issued a warning of heavy rain, hailstorm and strong thunderstorm in many districts of the state from May 1 to 6. There is a possibility of light to moderate rain with lightning and winds blowing at a speed of 50 to 60 km per hour at many places in districts like Dehradun, Pauri, Nainital, Champawat.
Rohit Thapliyal, scientist at Meteorological Center, Dehradun, said that rain-thunderstorm activity will continue in the mountainous areas for the next few days. Light to moderate rain may occur in the hilly and some plain districts from May 1 to 2. Along with this, there is a possibility of strong thunder, rain and hailstorm in the state from May 3 to 5. Strong winds can blow at a speed of 40–50 km per hour, especially in the mountainous areas.
The Meteorological Department has especially advised those going on Chardham Yatra to be cautious. Department director Bikram Singh said that the weather can change rapidly in the hilly areas, due to which cold can return again. He has advised the travellers to keep warm clothes with them and set out on the journey only after taking weather related information.
The change in weather in the beginning of May has given relief to the people from the heat. The maximum temperature in the capital Dehradun has been recorded at 34.2 degrees Celsius, one degree below normal. The weather remains pleasant due to cloudy weather and cold winds in the hilly and plain areas.
According to the Meteorological Department, the main reason for this entire change is the activation of Western Disturbance. Due to this, weather activities will continue in the state till May 5. The department has appealed to the people to be cautious and avoid unnecessary travel.
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