Five Districts Under Yellow Alert for Five Consecutive Days
A prolonged spell of active weather is set to sweep across Uttarakhand's mountains from June 20, with the meteorological department keeping yellow alerts in place for Uttarkashi, Rudraprayag, Chamoli, Bageshwar and Pithoragarh through June 25. Residents of high-altitude areas and travellers on mountain routes have been urged to stay alert. Light to moderate rain, thunderstorms and wind gusts of 40 to 50 kilometres per hour are expected across these five districts. The plains districts of Haridwar and Udham Singh Nagar are forecast to remain dry throughout this period.
Temperature Snapshot: Plains Swelter, Kedarnath Stays Near Freezing
In the 24 hours leading up to June 20, maximum temperatures in the plains ran above normal while the hills recorded near-normal readings. Khatima and Roorkee both touched 37.5 degrees Celsius, the highest figures in the state. At the opposite end, Kedarnath recorded a minimum of 8.9 degrees Celsius, the lowest in Uttarakhand. Minimum temperatures in the plains were also above normal, while hill areas saw near-normal or slightly below-normal lows. No significant shift in temperatures is expected over the next four to five days.
June 20: Snowfall Possible Above 4,200 Metres
On Saturday June 20, scattered light to moderate showers and thunderstorms are forecast in Uttarkashi, Rudraprayag, Chamoli, Bageshwar and Pithoragarh. Areas at altitudes of 4,200 metres or higher could see snowfall. The risk of lightning combined with winds reaching 40 to 50 kmph has prompted the yellow alert across these districts. Haridwar and Udham Singh Nagar will remain dry on this day.
June 21: The Same Five Districts Face the Same Warning
Sunday June 21 brings an almost identical forecast for the region. The same five districts can expect light to moderate rain and thundershowers, while isolated very light showers are possible in other hill districts. The yellow alert remains in force for all five, with lightning and 40 to 50 kmph winds still a threat. Haridwar and Udham Singh Nagar should again see clear, dry skies.
June 22 to 25: No Reprieve for Mountain Travellers
The active weather pattern holds through June 22, 23, 24 and 25. Uttarkashi, Rudraprayag, Chamoli, Bageshwar and Pithoragarh will continue to see pockets of rain and thunder on each of these days. Other hill districts across the state may receive isolated light showers, while Haridwar and Udham Singh Nagar are expected to stay largely clear and dry. The overall picture is one of sustained unsettled weather in the mountains for several days ahead.
Dehradun Forecast: Cloud Cover, Rain and Dust Storms Until June 25
Uttarakhand's capital Dehradun is set for partly cloudy skies from June 20 through June 25. During this stretch, spells of rain, thunder, lightning and occasional dust storms are possible. Between June 20 and 22, the minimum temperature is expected to stay around 26 degrees Celsius with the maximum near 37 degrees Celsius. From June 23 to 25, the minimum could nudge up to 27 degrees Celsius while the maximum may reach 38 degrees Celsius. The weather department has called on the public to exercise caution whenever severe conditions develop.
