Breathtaking Snowfall Sweeps Across Uttarakhand

Uttarakhand experienced a severe cold wave with high-altitude areas like the famous Himalayan temples witnessing fresh snowfall. Badrinath, Kedarnath, and other regions reported snow, with temperatures dropping sharply. Tourists delighted in the snowfall, while locals huddled around bonfires to fend off the cold.

A severe cold wave engulfed the Indian state of Uttarakhand on Monday, as high-altitude regions including the renowned Himalayan temples received fresh snowfall, with icy winds sweeping through the state.

Significant snowfall was reported in Badrinath, Kedarnath, Gangotri, Yamunotri, and Hemkund Sahib within the Garhwal Himalayas, as well as in Munsiyari in the Kumaon region. This exacerbated the cold conditions statewide.

Elsewhere, an overcast sky persisted over areas such as Dehradun, which experienced light drizzle. Tourist hotspots like Mussoorie, Dhanolti, and Chakrata were also blanketed in snow, providing picturesque views for visitors as locals warmed themselves by roadside bonfires.

(With inputs from agencies.)