Archive · 2 Feb 2026
Uttarakhand Faces Avalanche Threat
Uttarakhand is facing a threat of avalanches due to recent snowfall.
The weather department has issued warnings for avalanches and thunderstorms in several districts.
People are advised to be cautious, especially in high-altitude areas.
The weather has been unstable since the season’s first snowfall on January 23, with fresh snowfall on January 27.
Authorities have taken precautions to ensure safety, such as advising residents to avoid steep slopes and remove snow from rooftops.
The weather is expected to improve by February 4.
Uttarakhand's higher Himalayan belt experienced the season’s first snowfall on January 23, ending a prolonged dry spell.
The DGRE issued multiple avalanche advisories, with another warning on January 27 following fresh snowfall.
Chamoli district is under Danger Level 2 for avalanche risk, while Rudraprayag and Pithoragarh are under Level 1.
A yellow alert for thunderstorms and lightning was issued for February 3 in the same districts, with gusty winds expected in other areas.
Authorities advised residents to avoid steep slopes, remove snow from rooftops, and stay alert while traveling in snowbound terrain.
- Who
- Residents and visitors in Uttarakhand, especially in high-altitude regions
- What
- Avalanche threat, snowfall, and weather warnings
- When
- From January 23 to February 4
- Where
- Uttarkashi, Chamoli, Rudraprayag, Bageshwar, Pithoragarh, and other parts of Uttarakhand
- Why
- Due to recent snowfall and unstable weather patterns
- Affected Districts
- Uttarkashi, Chamoli, Rudraprayag, Bageshwar, Pithoragarh
- Weather Alerts
- Avalanche warnings, yellow alert for thunderstorms
- Avalanche Risk
- Danger Level 2 in Chamoli, Level 1 in Rudraprayag and Pithoragarh
- Recent Snowfall
- Season’s first snowfall on January 23, fresh snowfall on January 27
- Precautions
- Avoid steep slopes, remove snow from rooftops, stay alert in snowbound areas
Sources
Rain, snow and strong winds lash Uttarakhand, IMD issues avalanche and thunderstorm warnings
Parts Of Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh Receive Fresh Snowfall, Rains
Avalanche Threat In Uttarakhand, Five Hill Districts On High Alert - Details
