Severe Weather Hits Uttarakhand with Rain, Hail, and Snowfall
Rain, hail lash parts of Uttarakhand; snowfall in upper reaches of Pithoragarh
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Uttarakhand experienced significant rainfall and hailstorms on April 30, with Mussoorie receiving 52.3 mm of rain. Pithoragarh district saw fresh snowfall in higher altitudes. An alert for thunderstorms and gusty winds has been issued, while temperatures are expected to rise in the coming days.
- 01Mussoorie recorded 52.3 mm of rainfall with hailstorms.
- 02Pithoragarh district experienced fresh snowfall.
- 03Rainfall varied across regions, with Almora and Champawat districts also affected.
- 04Thunderstorm warnings have been issued for hilly areas.
- 05Temperatures are expected to rise by 3-5 degrees Celsius in the coming days.
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On April 30, 2023, Uttarakhand faced severe weather conditions, including rain and hailstorms. Mussoorie, a popular hill station, recorded 52.3 mm of rainfall, while the upper reaches of Pithoragarh district received fresh snowfall. Other areas like Jainti in Almora district saw 31.5 mm of rain, and Satpuli recorded 29 mm. Rainfall figures may be adjusted as precipitation continued into the evening. The meteorological department has issued alerts for thunderstorms with lightning and gusty winds, particularly in the hilly regions, where light rain and snowfall are expected at altitudes above 4,200 metres. While maximum temperatures have been below normal, they are projected to increase by 3-5 degrees Celsius over the next few days, with Dehradun expected to reach around 35 degrees Celsius on Friday.
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The severe weather may disrupt daily life and travel in affected regions, particularly in hilly areas where snowfall and thunderstorms are forecasted.
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