DEHRADUN: A fresh spell of snowfall occurred at the higher reaches of Uttarakhand while the plains and foothills were lashed by very light to light showers, the meteorological centre said on Thursday. Under the influence of a western disturbance, Uttarakhand has been witnessing rain and snow activity since past 48 hours, causing a dip in the temperatures.
On Thursday, several places like Kedarnath, Auli, Munsyari, Dharchula and other high altitude places, mostly at an altitude of 2,800 metres and above, received snowfall.
While in Uttarkashi district, Mori, Uttarkashi city, Dunda and Purola received 20mm rainfall, Tyuni and Mussoorie in Dehradun district witnessed 10mm rain each, according to the Met office. "The western disturbance resulted in rain and snowfall in the past 48 hours in the state. Higher reaches of Uttarkashi, Rudraprayag, Chamoli and Pithoragarh districts received snowfall," said Bikram Singh, director of the regional meteorological centre.
Meanwhile, the Met officials claimed that the weather is going to clear from November 27 onwards and dry weather will prevail across the state at least till December 8.