Dehradun: The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecasted dry weather across Uttarakhand for the next five days, indicating the end of the monsoon season. No rain is expected during this period, and temperatures are likely to rise in both the hills and plains.
Since the continuous rains came to a halt after Sunday after which an increase in temperature was observed in plain areas of the state. The rise in temperature after the bright sunshine increased the trouble of the people.
People are suffering due to the heat.
Earlier on Sunday, as soon as the rain stopped after a heavy spell of rain, an increase in temperature was recorded in Dehradun and surrounding hilly areas. The maximum temperature of Dehradun reached 32.3 degrees Celsius, two degrees notches higher than normal, while the minimum temperature also increased by three degrees to 23.2 degrees Celsius. This has caused discomfort and people were seen troubled by the heat during the day.
Weather will remain clear in October
According to meteorologists, the weather in Uttarakhand is likely to remain clear in the coming days. Due to which, the temperature may increase further due to bright sunshine across the state in October. Therefore, the state may witness an increase in temperature from plains to hilly areas. Due to which people may have to face heat during the day. Especially in the plain areas, the temperature is likely to remain higher than normal, due to which the effect of dry weather will be felt.
The effect of climate change
After monsoon’s withdrawal, a weather change can be seen in the form of increasing temperature in different parts of Uttarakhand. While on one hand a slight increase in temperature is being felt in the mountainous regions, on the other hand its effect is more in the plains. According to weather experts, this seasonal change is a part of climate change, due to which irregularities in the weather are being seen throughout the year.
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