Dehradun, 26 Sep 2007
Higher reaches of Garhwal and Kumaon Himalayas received the first snowfall of the season today, ushering in cold conditions in Uttarakhand.
Reports pouring in here from different parts of the state said higher reaches of Pithoragarh in Kumaon and Chamoli in Garhwal were receiving intermittent snowfall.
Temperatures in areas like Khirsu, New Tehri, Joshimuth, Kausani and Pithoragarh dropped considerably.
In capital Dehradun, rainfall since yesterday has brought down temperatures down by 3 to 4 degree to 28 degree Celsius.
Hill resorts of Nainital and nearby areas also received heavy rains with Almora receiving 115 mm of rainfall, MET Director Anand Sharma said.
Sharma said rains may continue tomorrow.
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