Dehradun: Weather is likely to change once again in Uttarakhand. The Meteorological Center has issued a warning of rain and hailstorm with strong winds in most areas of the hill districts. According to the forecast issued by the center, an orange alert has been issued for heavy rain and hailstorm with strong winds in Uttarkashi, Chamoli, Rudraprayag, Bageshwar and Pithoragarh today (Monday).
There is a possibility of light rain in other districts. Meteorologists say that such a change in the weather is being seen due to the activation of Western Disturbance. This is the reason why on May 19, apart from the hill districts, a yellow alert has been issued for hailstorm and strong winds at a speed of 40 to 50 kilometers in some areas of Dehradun, Tehri, Pauri, Almora, Champawat and Nainital districts. Talking about the coming days, the weather will remain changed across the state on May 20 as well. There is a possibility of relief on 21 May. Whereas, there is a possibility of strong winds blowing in most parts on 22 May as well.
Temperature became normal due to cloud cover, but heat troubled
May may have started with relief from heat, but heat has been troubling in Doon for the last five days. However, due to partially cloudy weather, the temperature has remained around normal, but heat is troubling in the afternoon. Meteorologists say that relief from this heat will be available only after rain. If we look at Sunday’s data, the maximum temperature of Doon remained normal with 35.5 degrees. Whereas, the minimum night temperature was 22.6 degrees with an increase of one degree from normal. Similar was the situation in other areas of the state. Due to cloudy weather and winds, the day temperature remained normal. An increase of one to three degrees from normal was recorded in the minimum night temperature.
