Uttarakhand, India, is poised to receive much-needed relief from a recent heatwave as rain and strong winds are forecasted over the next few days. According to C S Tomar, director of the Meteorological Centre, light rain is expected to begin in districts such as Uttarkashi, Pithoragarh, Bageshwar, Chamoli, and Rudraprayag on May 24. Following this, from May 25, light to moderate rainfall is anticipated across most of the state, with the exception of Haridwar and US Nagar, which are expected to remain dry. The rain is accompanied by strong winds, with speeds projected to reach between 40 km/h and 50 km/h. Tomar noted that weather activity is expected to intensify by May 28, particularly in higher elevations, where areas above 4,000 meters may experience light snowfall. This weather forecast comes after a week of unusually high temperatures in the region, with Dehradun recording temperatures above 40°C and other hill districts like Mukteshwar exceeding 30°C. The forecasted rain will provide significant relief from the heat that has affected the state.