Archive · 28 Jan 2026
Avalanche Warning in Uttarakhand After Late Snowfall
In Uttarakhand, a warning about avalanches was issued for places like Badrinath and Kedarnath after new snowfall.
This is the second time in a week that snow has fallen in these high areas.
The warning says that the snow is deep and not stable, which means avalanches could happen and reach the valleys.
People are advised to be careful and only move along safe routes.
Lower areas had rain, and schools in Dehradun were closed because of the weather alert.
Avalanche warning issued for high-altitude areas of Uttarakhand including Badrinath and Kedarnath.
Second spell of snowfall in the state within a week, with fresh snowfall reported from January 27 to 28.
Uttarkashi, Chamoli, and Rudraprayag placed in the 'orange' category indicating deep and unstable snow cover.
Limited movement along selected safe routes advised due to high likelihood of natural avalanches.
Light to moderate rainfall in lower areas, with schools in Dehradun closed due to an orange weather alert.
- Who
- Uttarakhand State Disaster Management Authority, Defence Geo-Informatics Research Establishment (DGRE)
- What
- Avalanche warning issued for high-altitude areas after fresh snowfall
- When
- January 27-28, 2024
- Where
- Badrinath, Kedarnath, Uttarkashi, Chamoli, Rudraprayag, Chakrata, Auli, Munsiyari
- Why
- Fresh snowfall and possibility of avalanches in high-altitude areas
- Location
- Badrinath, Kedarnath, Uttarkashi, Chamoli, Rudraprayag, Chakrata, Auli, Munsiyari
- Timeframe
- January 27-28, 2024
- Warning Issued By
- Uttarakhand State Disaster Management Authority
- Forecast Issued By
- Defence Geo-Informatics Research Establishment (DGRE)
- Affected Areas
- Uttarkashi, Chamoli, Rudraprayag (orange category)
- Impact
- Deep and unstable snow cover, high likelihood of natural avalanches
