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Uttarakhand Weather: partly cloudy, light rain in some areas

Uttarakhand's weather remains mostly dry, but Dehradun and five other districts may experience light rain and partial cloud cover. The rising daytime heat and chilly nights create a 20-degree temperature gap, posing health risks.

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Uttarakhand’s weather is expected to stay mostly dry today, but some areas might see light rain and clouds. According to the Meteorological Center, Dehradun and five other districts—Uttarkashi, Chamoli, Rudraprayag, Bageshwar, and Pithoragarh—may experience partial cloud cover and occasional drizzle.

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Rising temperatures in Dehradun

Uttarakhand has seen dry weather, leading to rising temperatures. In Dehradun, the daytime temperature reached 27°C on Friday, making it feel warm. However, nights remain cold, dropping to around 7°C. This 20-degree difference between day and night could be a health concern.

Due to the ongoing dry spell, water levels in reservoirs near Dehradun haven’t been replenished. The city has received 10% less rainfall than previous years, raising concerns about water shortages in the upcoming summer. The dryness has increased the risk of forest fires. On Friday, a fire broke out on the Neeleshwar hills in Bageshwar, requiring intervention from multiple departments to control it.

  • Partly cloudy skies in Dehradun and nearby hilly areas.

  • Light rain possible in Uttarkashi, Chamoli, Rudraprayag, Bageshwar, and Pithoragarh.

  • Dry weather and sunny conditions.

Warm clothes aren’t needed during the day, but chilly mornings and nights continue. Residents should take precautions due to sharp temperature differences. Stay updated with the latest weather forecasts for changes.

Rain and snow predictions

A north-south trough in the lower and middle tropospheric westerlies will influence Northeast India, leading to:

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Region

Rain/Snow Prediction

Period

Arunachal Pradesh

Scattered to fairly widespread light to moderate rainfall/snowfall

Feb 15-20

Assam, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, Tripura

Isolated to scattered light rainfall

Next 7 days

Sub-Himalayan West Bengal & Sikkim

Isolated to scattered light rainfall

Next 7 days

A new Western Disturbance is expected to impact the Western Himalayan Region from February 17 onward:

Region

Expected Weather Activity

Period

Jammu & Kashmir, Ladakh, Gilgit-Baltistan, Muzaffarabad & Uttarakhand

Isolated to scattered light rainfall/snowfall

Feb 17-20

Himachal Pradesh

Isolated light rainfall/snowfall

Feb 19-20

Rajasthan

Isolated light rainfall

Feb 18-20

Punjab, Haryana, West Uttar Pradesh

Isolated light rainfall

Feb 20

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