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News Topical, Digital Desk : The weather in Uttarakhand, the land of gods, has once again taken a turn for the worse. The weather turmoil that has been sweeping the state for the past 24 hours has not only affected normal life but also significantly increased the difficulties of those living in the hilly districts.
Where and how much rain fell in the last 24 hours?
According to the Meteorological Department, in the 24 hours ending 8:30 am on March 20th, many districts recorded rainfall several times above normal. According to the Meteorological Department, Uttarkashi received 22.5 mm of rain, Tehri 19.2 mm, Rudraprayag 16.3 mm, Dehradun 14.4 mm, and Bageshwar 14 mm. In many places, this figure exceeded normal by more than 1000 percent. This gives an idea of the strength of this disturbance.
Lightning, hail and storm – danger on three fronts
According to the Meteorological Department, strong winds of up to 50 to 60 kilometers per hour are expected across the state. There is also the risk of lightning, hailstorms, and isolated heavy rainfall. The situation is even more critical in high altitude areas. Snowfall is expected in areas above 3,000 meters, which could intensify the cold once again in the Chardham region and the upper Himalayan regions.
A new weather system will become active on March 23.
According to the Meteorological Department, strong winds are expected to continue on March 21st, and temperatures may continue to drop. A new weather system is expected to become active again on March 23rd. This time, high-altitude districts like Uttarkashi, Chamoli, Rudraprayag, Bageshwar, and Pithoragarh may again experience rain and snowfall.
IMD appealed to people to be cautious
The Meteorological Department has urged residents to seek the latest updates before traveling to hilly areas during this inclement weather. Avoid standing in open fields and under trees, as there is a risk of lightning strikes.
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