Uttarakhand weather update: Dry cold worsens, no rainfall yet, temp dropped to minus 6° in Badrinath
Uttarakhand is facing dry and chilly weather due to lack of rain. From mountains to plains, people are falling ill. Hospitals are seeing more patients with cold, fever, and joint pain. Meteorologists say this dry cold will continue for the next few days.
Dehradun: The weather in Uttarakhand has turned harsh due to dry cold, troubling people from the mountains to the plains. The absence of rainfall has caused a sharp drop in temperatures, especially during mornings and evenings, leading to a rise in seasonal illnesses.
According to the Meteorological Center, the weather will remain dry across the state until November 26. In Dehradun, the average rainfall for November is 9.5 mm, but not a single drop has fallen so far. This lack of moisture has created a dry chill that is affecting people’s health and daily life.
Fog has started to settle in the mornings
In the plains, fog has started to settle in the mornings, while cloudy skies are seen in the hilly districts. The maximum daytime temperatures have dropped, making the day feel colder than usual. At night, the minimum temperatures are falling even more, increasing the discomfort.
In Badrinath, temperatures have dropped to minus 6°C, adding to the severity of the cold in high-altitude areas. The dry cold is causing problems for children, elderly people, and those with existing health conditions.
Rise in patients suffering from coughs, cold and fevers
Hospitals across the state are reporting a rise in patients suffering from coughs, colds, fevers, sore throats, and joint pain. Doctors say that the dry air and falling temperatures are making it harder for people to recover. On top of that, the difference between day and night temperatures is putting extra stress on the body.
Medical experts are advising people to: Stay warm, especially during mornings and evenings, eat a balanced diet with warm foods, avoid sudden exposure to cold air, use warm water for drinking and bathing, do light exercise to keep joints flexible.
Dry cold is also affecting people with arthritis and back pain
The dry cold is also affecting people with arthritis and back pain, as the cold weather slows down blood circulation, causing stiffness and swelling in joints.
Meteorologists say that only rainfall can bring relief from this dry cold. Until then, people are advised to take precautions and avoid unnecessary exposure to cold conditions.
As the weather continues to stay dry, residents across Uttarakhand are hoping for rain to ease the chill and improve health conditions. For now, self-care and caution remain the best ways to stay safe and healthy.