The State meteorological centre has forecast the possibility of light to moderate rain/snowfall at many places in Garhwal region and very light to light rain/snowfall likely to occur at isolated places in Kumaon region today. Further, snowfall is likely to occur at places located at an altitude of 2,500 metres and above. In Dehradun, the weather is forecast to be mainly clear to partly cloudy sky with very light rain likely to occur towards late night. The maximum and minimum temperatures here are likely to be around 22 degrees Celsius and five degrees Celsius respectively on Sunday.
The meteorological centre has also issued an advisory stating that due to moderate snowfall activity at places at altitude of 2,500 metres and above in Garhwal region, the roads at such places may get blocked. The State government authorities concerned are advised to make necessary arrangements for road clearance in snow affected area on December 28 to facilitate the smooth movement of tourists and local community. Further, due to rain/snowfall activity the day temperature is likely to remain appreciably to markedly below normal on December 28 and 29. The general public are advised to take necessary precautions for cold weather.
Meanwhile, the maximum and minimum temperatures recorded in different parts of the state on Saturday were 23.7 degrees Celsius and 4.6 degree Celsius respectively in Dehradun, 20.5 degree Celsius and 0.1 degrees Celsius in Pantnagar, 16.7 degree Celsius and five degrees Celsius in Mukteshwar and 18 degrees Celsius and six degrees Celsius respectively in New Tehri.
Sunday, 27 December 2020 | PNS | Dehradun
