Uttarakhand Weather News: Lack of snow is clearly visible in the high Himalayan regions of Uttarakhand in the month of November this year. The peaks and religious places which remain covered with snow till November every year are snow-free this time. This situation is being considered a sign of changing weather and environmental changes. The absence of snow in religious places like Hemkund Sahib and Badrinath Dham has become a matter of concern not only for environmental experts but also for local people and pilgrims.
Hemkund Sahib, which is situated at an altitude of 15,200 feet and is covered with snow in November every year, is snow free this time. Gurdwara Manager Seva Singh informed that this time November is about to end, but till now there has been no snowfall here. There was light snowfall on the day the doors were closed, but after that there is no sign of snow. The high peaks here are also still untouched by snow.
Apart from Badrinath Dham, other areas are also snow free
Badrinath Dham, which is seen covered with a white blanket of snow in the month of November, is completely snow free this time. The major peaks around the Dham, like Neelkanth, Nar-Narayan, and the top peak of Mata Murti Temple are also free from snow. There is no sign of snow even on Vasudhara trek and in high altitude areas.
No snow even in Kedarnath and Vasuki Tal
There is no snow in Kedarnath Dham and its upper areas of Rudraprayag district. Vasuki Tal, located eight kilometers above Kedarnath, which used to be completely covered with snow at this time every year, is snow free this time. Apart from this, areas like Madmaheshwar, Tungnath, and Kalishila have also not received snowfall.
Gangotri and Yamunotri areas are also snow free
Gangotri Dham and its surrounding peaks located in Uttarkashi district are also deprived of snow this time till November. There is only minimal snow in areas like Sapt Rishi Kund and Bandarpoonch. Similarly, areas like Kalindi Parvat, Garuda Top, and Chhota Kailash are also lacking snow.
Lack of snow in high altitude areas
Bugyal, which is the identity of Uttarakhand, is also untouched by snow this time. Areas like Hariyali Danda, Tangni Bugyal, and Bedni Bugyal, which used to get snow accumulation in November every year, are snowless this time. Lack of snow is also being seen in the upper parts of Pauri and Gwaldam.
Climate change and environmental impacts
Experts believe that global warming and climate change are responsible for this situation. Due to continuous increase in temperature and unseasonal rain, snowfall is decreasing. This situation will not only affect the environment but also local water sources and agriculture. Let us tell you that if timely measures are not taken, the ecological balance of the Himalayan regions may deteriorate in the coming years, which will affect the entire country.
Concerns of local people and pilgrims
The absence of snow is worrying not only from the environmental point of view but also from the religious and tourism point of view. Local people say that this is the first time that there has been no snowfall even in November. Pilgrims and tourists are also feeling disappointed with the situation, as they expect to see snow-capped peaks and sites. The absence of snow in the month of November in the higher Himalayan regions of Uttarakhand is clearly an indication of the changes in the weather. Shows.