Government of Earth System Science Organization Ministry of Earth Sciences India Meteorological Department Press Release Date: 23rd March, 2021 Time of Issue: 1330 hrs IST

Subject: Weather forecast for Realized Weather during past 24-hours (from 0830 hrs IST of yesterday to 0830 hrs IST of today):  Light rainfall occurred at many places, moderate rainfall at isolated places and light to moderate snowfall at a few places over Uttarakhand as per satellite and meteorological observations.  Rainfall amount (from 0830 hrs IST of yesterday to 0830 hrs IST of today) in mm: : Ranikhet-7.0, Someshwar- 3.0, Almora-2.5; : Loharkhet-3.0; Chamoli: Karnaprayag-12.8, -11.2, Chamoli-8.6, -8.5; : -1.2; Garhwal : Pauri-4.2, Srinagar-2.4, Thalisain-2.0; Garhwal Tehri: Keertinagar-4.0, Tehri-2.4, : Mukteshwar-2.4; : Didihat-2.5, Pithoragarh-2.2, Berinag-2.1; : Ukhimath- 16.2, Ganganagar-3.2, Rudraprayag-2.8 Weather forecast for Uttarakhand:  Light to moderate rainfall (upto 50 mm) very likely at a few places over Uttarakhand and light to moderate snowfall (upto 50 cm) over higher reaches of Uttarakhand during 23rd- 24th March and very light rainfall (upto 2.5 mm) likely over the state and very light snowfall (upto 2.5 cm) over higher reaches of the state during 25th-27th March.  Isolated thunderstorm/lightning accompanied with hailstorm also likely over parts of Uttarakhand during 23rd - 24th March, 2021.  No significant change in maximum temperatures during next 48 hours over the state and rise by 3-40C thereafter.

Date-wise weather forecast for of Uttarakhand: Date Forecast for Chamoli district 23 March Generally cloudy sky with light to moderate rainfall (upto 50 mm) over the district and light to 2021 moderate snowfall (upto 50 cm) over higher reaches of the district from evening. Isolated thunderstorm, lightning & hail also likely over the district.

24 March Generally cloudy sky with light to moderate rainfall (upto 30 mm) over the district and light to 2021 moderate snowfall (upto 30 cm) over higher reaches of the district. Isolated thunderstorm, lightning & hail also likely over the district.

25 March Generally cloudy sky with light rainfall (upto 2.5 mm) over the district and light snowfall (upto 2.5 2021 cm) over higher reaches of the district.

26 March Generally cloudy sky with light rainfall (upto 2.5 mm) over the district and light snowfall (upto 2.5 2021 cm) over higher reaches of the district.

27 March Generally cloudy sky with light rainfall (upto 2.5 mm) over the district and light snowfall (upto 2.5 2021 cm) over higher reaches of the district.

Date-wise weather forecast for Tapovan and Joshimath area of Uttarakhand:

Date Forecast for Tapovan and Joshimath areas 23 March Generally cloudy sky with possibility of light to moderate rainfall (upto 50 mm) and thunderstorm 2021 & lightning. Maximum Temperature : 19.00C Minimum Temperature(observed) : 6.30C

24 March Generally cloudy sky with possibility of light to moderate rainfall (upto 30 mm) and thunderstorm 2021 & lightning. Maximum Temperature : 19.00C Minimum Temperature : 8.00C

25 March Generally cloudy sky with possibility of light rainfall (upto 2.5 mm). 2021 Maximum Temperature : 22.00C Minimum Temperature : 7.00C

26 March Generally cloudy sky with possibility of light rainfall (upto 2.5 mm). 2021 Maximum Temperature : 23.00C Minimum Temperature : 6.00C

27 March Generally cloudy sky with possibility of light rainfall (upto 2.5 mm). 2021 Maximum Temperature : 23.00C Minimum Temperature : 7.00C

Outlook for 28th March-01st April, 2021 for rainfall/snowfall over Chamoli District:

Under the influence of a fresh Western Disturbance likely to affect the region from 27th March, light to moderate rainfall (upto 20 mm) likely over the district and light to moderate snowfall (upto 20 cm) over higher reaches of the district during 28th -29th March and very light to light rainfall during 30th March-01st April.