The long wait for Shiva devotees has come to an end with the doors of Kedarnath now welcoming pilgrims. Concurrently, the portals of Gangotri and Yamunotri also opened to public devotion today, with Gangotri's doors opening at 10:29 AM followed by Yamunotri's at 12:25 PM.
Meanwhile, Badrinath's doors will open on May 12th at 6 AM. However, the Weather Department has issued yellow alerts for multiple areas, forecasting light to moderate rainfall across regions such as Uttarkashi, Tehri, Pauri, Rudraprayag, Chamoli, Bageshwar, Pithoragarh, and Almora.
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Yamunotri-Gangotri
Yamunotri and Gangotri, located in the Uttarkashi district of Uttarakhand, are likely to witness thunderstorms, lightning strikes, and hail as per recent forecasts. Certain areas might experience gusty winds reaching speeds of 40-50 km/h. An increase in rainfall and thunderstorm activity is expected between May 11th and May 13th, with winds intensifying to 50-60 km/h.
Source: aajtak
Kedarnath
Kedarnath is situated in the Rudraprayag district of Uttarakhand. The region too has received a yellow alert. From May 10th to 13th, sporadic thunderstorms, lightning strikes, and hail are predicted, along with the possibility of gusty winds of 40-50 km/h intensifying to 50-60 km/h starting May 11th.
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Source: aajtak
Badarinath
Located in the Chamoli district of Uttarakhand, Badrinath is also under a yellow alert for the next four days. Weather conditions involving strong winds, rainfall, hail, and thunderstorms are anticipated, signalling that the start of the Char Dham pilgrimage will also bring changing weather patterns to these districts.
