Kedarnath Logs -8°C After Fresh Snowfall, Water Pipelines Freeze
Snowfall in Kedarnath Dham pushed temperatures to -8°C by Thursday morning, freezing water pipelines and disrupting supply for residents and visitors, as IMD issued a broader weather alert covering Uttarakhand.
Current Summary
Kedarnath Dham in Rudraprayag district received snowfall on Wednesday, and temperatures dropped to -8°C by Thursday morning, according to local reporting. The intense cold froze water pipelines in the area, disrupting water access for residents and visitors. The India Meteorological Department has issued a weather alert covering several parts of the country, including Uttarakhand, alongside Kerala and Madhya Pradesh, though the specific Uttarakhand forecast details beyond the Kedarnath cold snap have not been reported. The cold conditions come ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's scheduled visit to Kedarnath on October 24-25 to review the corridor redevelopment project.
What We Know
- Kedarnath Dham received snowfall on Wednesday.
- Temperature fell to -8°C by Thursday morning.
- Water pipelines in the area froze, disrupting access for residents and visitors.
- IMD has issued a weather alert covering Uttarakhand among other states.
What Is Still Unclear
- Timeline for restoring water supply.
- Whether further snowfall or cold conditions are forecast for the Kedarnath area in coming days.
- Any impact on preparations for PM Modi's October 24-25 visit.
Visitors and workers travelling to Kedarnath should prepare for sub-zero night temperatures and possible water supply disruption.
What Changed
- 22 Oct, 05:31 amSignal detected: Kedarnath Logs -8°C After Fresh Snowfall, Water Pipelines Freeze
Background
Kedarnath Dham, at over 3,500 metres, regularly sees early snowfall from October as the pilgrimage season winds down ahead of the shrine's winter closure.