Weather conditions changed across Pithoragarh on Sunday as heavy rain swept the district headquarters and several other areas, while snowfall returned to the high-altitude Adi Kailash and Nabhidhang regions. The rain and snow caused temperatures to fall sharply in the upper Himalayan areas.
More than 100 travellers visited the Om Parvat area on Sunday, when conditions remained favourable from the morning until early afternoon. Light snowfall began later in the day, according to Narendra Bisht, manager of KMVN Nabhidhang.
Snowfall follows changing weather
The Adi Kailash and Nabhidhang areas have experienced fluctuating weather for the past 3 to 4 days. Sunny spells have repeatedly been followed by snowfall, creating rapidly changing conditions along the Adi Kailash and Kailash Mansarovar travel route.
Bisht said the weather around Om Parvat was good until the afternoon, allowing more than 100 travellers to view the mountain. Light snowfall started after 4:00 PM and continued into the night.
He said that if the snowfall continued until late at night, Nabhidhang could have more than one feet of snow by Monday. The statement was based on the weather conditions observed on Sunday.
Rain reported in Kuti village
Light snowfall also began in the Adi Kailash area after Sunday afternoon, according to Kunwar Kutiyal, a homestay operator in Kuti village. The village, located at 12303 feet, received intermittent light rain from the afternoon.
The change in weather has also affected lower areas of the district. While the upper Himalayan region saw snowfall and a sharp temperature drop, mornings and evenings remained cold in the lower parts of Pithoragarh as well.
The weather conditions may affect people travelling through the Adi Kailash and Nabhidhang route, particularly as snowfall continues to alternate with clearer spells. The next reported development is whether the snowfall persists through the night and how much snow is present by Monday.
Conclusion
Pithoragarh saw heavy evening rain while snowfall returned to Adi Kailash and Nabhidhang. More than 100 travellers visited Om Parvat before conditions changed, and continued snowfall could leave more than one feet of snow in Nabhidhang by Monday.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Where did snowfall occur?
Snowfall was reported in the Adi Kailash, Om Parvat and Nabhidhang areas.
Q. How many travellers visited Om Parvat?
More than 100 travellers visited the Om Parvat area on Sunday.
Q. When did snowfall begin near Om Parvat?
Light snowfall began after 4:00 PM, following favourable weather during the morning and early afternoon.
Q. What weather was reported in Pithoragarh town?
Heavy rain began in the district headquarters and several other parts of Pithoragarh at around 4:00 PM on Sunday.
Q. What happened in Kuti village?
Kuti village received intermittent light rain after Sunday afternoon, while light snowfall began in the wider Adi Kailash area.
Q. At what height is Kuti located?
Kuti is located at 12303 feet.
Q. What snowfall was possible by Monday?
If snowfall continued through the night, more than one feet of snow could be seen in Nabhidhang by Monday.
