Kedarnath: The state witnessed a change in weather with the plains receiving rainfall while the mountains witnessed snowfall since Friday. Due to heavy snowfall in Kedarnath Dham, the preparations for the Yatra have also been affected. The construction work going on in the place has been temporarily halted.
Several plains in Uttarakhand witnessed heavy rainfall. Several vehicles got buried under the hotel canopy debris which collapsed due to heavy rainfall near Mussoorie Library Chowk.
The administration has undertaken precautionary as well as rescue works in the state. The police said that no casualties have been reported. Snowfall started in Badrinath Dham also as soon as the mood of the weather changed.
Due to severe cold and weather, the work of travel preparations and master plan is being affected.
The Char Dham Yatra will begin on April 22 with the opening of the Yamunotri and Gangotri temples. Kedarnath will open on April 25 and Badrinath on April 27. (with ANI inputs)
