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Uttarakhand higher reaches get snowfall, Dehradun rains
The Story in Brief
Higher reaches of Uttarakhand and parts of north India experienced light rainfall and snowfall since Saturday (24 October 2026) night. Dehradun saw intermittent rainfall and chilly winds, with residents wearing sweaters and jackets.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecast very light to light rain or snowfall (at altitudes above 3,200 metres) and thunderstorms at isolated places in Uttarkashi, Rudraprayag, Bageshwar, Chamoli and Pithoragarh districts on Sunday (25 October 2026). Isolated to scattered rainfall is expected over Jammu-Kashmir-Ladakh and Uttarakhand on 24 to 25 October and on 30 October, and over Himachal Pradesh on 24 to 25 October.
Indian Opinion Analysis
The onset of early winter rain and snow in Uttarakhand's higher reaches signals the seasonal transition, affecting local agriculture, tourism and daily life. The IMD's forecast for isolated thunderstorms and snowfall above 3,200 metres indicates that only the highest settlements and treks will see snow, while valley towns like Dehradun get only rain. The forecast covers two distinct periods, 24 to 25 October and 30 October, leaving a dry gap in between. Residents in the affected districts should prepare for localised disruption from lightning and slippery roads, but no widespread extreme weather is predicted.
Source: prashantnews.com
This brief was synthesised by AI from the source linked above. Methodology and corrections.
