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The fresh spell of snowfall also blanketed parts of the Kedarnath valley, with light snow reported in Chopta and Tungnath.

The high-altitude regions of Uttarakhand recorded the season’s first snowfall on Monday, according to the Meteorological Department. Snowfall was witnessed on the high peaks of both Garhwal and Kumaon regions, including Kedarnath, Badrinath, Gangotri, Yamunotri, Hemkund, Auli, and Munsyari, the department said.

Light to moderate snowfall began early in the afternoon and continued intermittently through the evening, covering Kedarnath and Badrinath temple premises and nearby peaks under a thick layer of snow. Pilgrims and locals were treated to a picturesque scene as temperatures dipped sharply across the upper reaches of Rudraprayag and Chamoli districts.

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Kedarnath Dham, nestled in the Himalayas, receives its first snowfall of the season, blanketing the sacred shrine in white serenity.🏔️
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The fresh spell of snowfall also blanketed parts of the Kedarnath valley, with light snow reported in Chopta and Tungnath.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) had predicted snowfall in the higher reaches of Uttarakhand and issued an orange alert for Monday, warning of “heavy rain or snow (in areas above 4,000 metres)” and “intense to very intense rain spells” at isolated locations in Uttarkashi, Chamoli, Rudraprayag, Dehradun, Haridwar, Pauri, Pithoragarh, Bageshwar, Tehri, Udham Singh Nagar, and Nainital districts.

#WATCH | Uttarakhand's Kedarnath temple receives snowfall

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According to a report by TOI, officials attributed the fresh activity to an active western disturbance bringing moisture from the Arabian Sea, with similar conditions expected to persist over the next 24 hours.

Yellow alert for Tuesday: Heavy rain, snowfall forecast in parts of Uttarakhand

The Met department has issued a yellow alert for Tuesday, predicting heavy rain or snowfall in isolated areas of Uttarkashi, Chamoli, Pithoragarh, Bageshwar, and Rudraprayag districts.

Pilgrims and residents in high-altitude regions have been advised to remain cautious due to possible road blockages, landslides, and slippery conditions caused by rain and snow.

Director of the regional meteorological centre, CS Tomar, was quoted by TOI as saying: "Light rainfall is expected to continue across several parts of Uttarakhand between Monday and Saturday, with increased activity likely on Wednesday and Thursday."