IMD issues alert for heavy rain and snowfall in Uttarakhand

The weather department said, Dehradun, Haridwar, Pauri and Tehri districts are likely to witness hail and lightning. It said Kumaon region will be most



affected with heavy to very heavy rain and snowfall predicted in hilly districts. Intense to very intense showers are likely at isolated places in Nainital, Champawat, and Udham Singh Nagar districts. 

IMD has advised the state government to take preventive measures as it warned of landslides at isolated places in vulnerable areas due to heavy rainfall. Met department also warned that roads and highways may get blocked due to snow and rainfall.