Dehradun:
The icy march of winter is knocking on Uttarakhand's doors, with the higher reaches of the hill state set to receive 24 cm of snow and hail over the next three days, the meteorological department has predicted. There is also a possibility of avalanches in the interior parts of Uttarakhand.
Met Department Director Vikram Singh told reporters that a strong western disturbance is moving towards the state, which would bring rain, hail and snow over the next three days.
While the districts in the upper reaches like Uttarkashi, Pithoragarh, Chamoli and Rudraprayag might experience snow, sleet and hail, Dehradun, Haridwar, Udhamsingh Nagar, Pauri and Nainital will get their share of heavy to moderate downpour along with hail in some places. The mercury may dip by some five to six degrees.
All 13 districts have been notified along with the State Disaster Rescue Force, local police and the district administration to be prepared deal with any eventuality which might arise given the weather pattern.