In Uttarakhand, Intermittent snowfall and rain have been continuing in the state since yesterday evening. Our correspondent reported that the cold has increased due to heavy snowfall in the higher altitudes and rain in the lower areas.

Heavy snowfall has occurred in Badrinath, Kedarnath, Gangotri, Yamunotri, Hemkund Sahib, Auli and other high-altitude areas of the state. The temperature has dropped significantly due to snowfall and rain. Along with this, rain has also brought relief from pollution in urban areas. The district administration has made all arrangements to clear the roads blocked due to snowfall in high-altitude areas.

Meanwhile, in view of the increasing cold in the state, a holiday has been declared in all schools and Anganwadi centres in the capital Dehradun from 28 December to 4 January.