Rain and Thunderstorms to Continue Across Uttarakhand Through October 18, IMD Says
IMD forecasts continued rain and higher-reach snowfall in Uttarakhand through October 18, with thunderstorm and lightning warnings for five districts on Friday.
Current Summary
The India Meteorological Department says scattered rain and intermittent snowfall at elevations above 3,500 metres will continue across Uttarakhand through October 18. Over the past 24 hours, maximum temperatures across the state's hills and plains ran markedly below normal; Dehradun recorded a high of 24.2 degrees Celsius, five degrees below normal, with a low of 18.3 degrees. For Friday, IMD forecasts light to moderate rain or snowfall and thunderstorms at places in Chamoli, Rudraprayag, Almora, Champawat, Udham Singh Nagar, Bageshwar, Nainital and Pithoragarh, with isolated activity elsewhere in the state. IMD has issued a warning for thunderstorms accompanied by lightning and gusty winds of 40-50 kmph at isolated places in Dehradun, Tehri, Pauri, Nainital and Champawat districts on Friday.
What We Know
- IMD forecasts rain across Uttarakhand through October 18
- Snowfall expected above 3,500 metres in higher reaches
- Dehradun's maximum temperature ran five degrees below normal at 24.2C
- Thunderstorm and lightning warning issued for Dehradun, Tehri, Pauri, Nainital and Champawat on Friday
What Is Still Unclear
- Whether the rain will cause road closures or disruption to Char Dham-related traffic
- District-wise rainfall totals expected over the forecast period
Residents and travellers in Dehradun, Tehri, Pauri, Nainital and Champawat should watch for thunderstorms with lightning and gusty winds up to 50 kmph on Friday.
What Changed
- 15 Oct, 07:31 pmSignal detected: Rain and Thunderstorms to Continue Across Uttarakhand Through October 18, IMD Says