Rain forecast in mountain districts including the Char Dham Yatra route till June 21
Saturday, 18 June 2022 | PNS | Dehradun
The meteorological department has forecast rain in many districts including the Char Dham route till June 21. In light of this forecast, the Tourism department has appealed to people to plan their visit to Uttarakhand only after registering and taking full information about the weather and routes from the toll-free number operated by the Uttarakhand Tourism Development Board (UTDB). Tourists can also check for the weather updates on the official website of the Meteorological department. Pilgrims are also advised to carry woollens, an umbrella, raincoat, waterproof trekking shoes, walking stick, cap and gloves with them during the journey.
According to the Meteorological department, there is a possibility of light to moderate rain with thunder in most places on June 18. There is a possibility of heavy rain in some places in Uttarkashi, Dehradun, Nainital, Bageshwar and Pithoragarh districts. On June 19, there is a possibility of light to moderate rain with thunder in the areas of the Garhwal and Kumaon divisions. On June 20 and 21, heavy showers are expected in isolated places in the districts of the state with possibility of light to moderate rain at many places in the districts of Kumaon division and some places in the districts of Garhwal division. The Meteorological department has issued a warning regarding the possibility of light landslides, rock fall, road closure and water rising in rivers and streams in the districts prone to heavy rains.
Considering this, tourists are advised to be updated on information about the weather and routes before coming to Uttarakhand to avoid any inconvenient situation. The toll-free numbers are 0135-1364 and 0135-2559898, 0135-2552627 including tourist control room toll-free numbers 1070 or 0135-276066. The official website of the Meteorological department (https://mausam.imd.gov.in) also has the real-time weather update for the State.
