Dehradun: In Uttarakhand, the weather has turned again, and there has been relief from the scorching heat, but the challenges have also increased. The Meteorological Department has issued a warning of heavy rain and hailstorm in the state for the next three days. Along with this, there is also an alert of sky lightning and strong thunderstorms in many places.
Especially in districts like Dehradun, Pauri, Nainital and Champawat, light to moderate rains are expected to shine lightning and storm winds at a speed of 50 to 60 kmph. Due to this changed weather, there has been a huge drop in temperature in the whole of Uttarakhand. In the beginning of May, where this rain has been relieved in the plains, on Saturday, the capital Dehradun is expected to have a speed of 40 to 50 kmph and light rain.
How will the weather patterns today?
According to the Meteorological Center, the weather attitude can be slightly strong on Saturday too. There is a possibility of cloudy from mountains to plains and hailstorms with rain. The Meteorological Department has issued an alert to blow up electricity at some places and a stormy air of 50 to 60 kilometers per hour, so there is a need to take precautions.
Chardham and height areas increased cold due to snowfall
The rain started in the morning in most of the plains of the state including Dehradun on Friday till noon. However, in the four dhams including Kedarnath, Badrinath, there was also sunlight between partial clouds during the day. However, on Friday night, there was light snowfall and rain on Chardham and the surrounding high peaks, after which the chill in these areas has increased significantly. On Friday, the maximum temperature of Dehradun was recorded at 5 degrees below normal, 29.8 degrees Celsius.
Height areas of Chamoli district such as Badrinath Dham peaks, Hemkund Sahib, Valley of Flowers, Rudranath, Lal Mati and Neeti and Mana Valley hills also received snowfall, while the low -lying areas also received rain. This has cooled the weather in the entire region. In Kedarnath, rains, hailstorms and light showers have increased the cold.
Big relief from heat, why the weather changed?
Due to this change of weather in Uttarakhand, the temperature has dropped significantly and people have got a big relief from the scorching heat. Suddenly changed weather and cold winds have reduced the temperature for the last two days. In the month of April, it was difficult to leave the house in the mountains in the afternoon.
The Meteorological Center says that it is raining due to the moisture winds coming from the Arabian Sea and the Bay of Bengal. Usually so much rainfall is less at this time, but it can be a sign of changing climate patterns.
How long will this weather be?
The Meteorological Department estimates that a similar change will be seen in the weather by May 6. From this changed weather, people from the ground to the mountains have breathed a sigh of relief from the heat. The devotees who visit the Char Dham Yatra have also brought relief from the heat by changing the weather, but they are advised to be prepared for cold and rain.