After the warning of the Meteorological Department in Uttarakhand, snowfall continues in the hilly areas and the rain in the plains. Heavy snowfall has been recorded in the height areas including Thal-Munsi Motor Road and New Basti in Pithoragarh district of Kumaon region. At the same time, after the rain, there has been a drop in temperature. Snowfall started after the temperature falls.
Munsiyari was raining intermittently for the last 24 hours, after which the snowfall started on Wednesday morning due to the fall of temperature. In just one hour, about two inches of snow has accumulated in the area. Snowfall may affect traffic and the administration has advised people to be vigilant.
The glacier suddenly broke near village Mana, 4 km from Badrinath, which buried 57 laborers. Rescue operation is going on to remove the workers, from which 16 laborers have been rescued. Rain continues in Dehradun and surrounding areas. The temperature has dropped due to snowfall and rain.
Dharchula-Tawaghat National Highway Dobat of Pithoragarh district has been closed due to landslides. Due to continuous landslides, debris has accumulated on the road, which has completely disrupted traffic. This route has been closed since last night due to landslides in many places from Raguti drain to Tawaghat.
#Watch Heavy Snowfall Continues Near Mana in Chamoli District of Uttarakhand.
57 Labourers Engaged in Snow Clearance Near Mana Trapped after an avalanche hit the area. 10 labourers have been rescued; Search and Rescue Mission for the Remining Persons is Underway.
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Many vehicles are stuck due to rain and snowfall. The Meteorological Department has issued a warning. Traffic is affected by snowfall and the administration has advised people to be vigilant. At the same time, it has been said by the Meteorological Department that snowfall will continue for the next two days.
According to the Meteorological Department, snowfall may continue in the high Himalayan regions of Uttarakhand for the next 48 hours, while light rain will continue in the low -lying areas. Local people and tourists are facing problems due to increasing cold. The administration has appealed to adopt necessary security measures and avoid unnecessary travel.