The temperature fell drastically by a few notches following rain reported from various parts of the State on Wednesday. This has brought some respite to the residents who have been suffering from scorching heat for the last couple of days.
Meanwhile, the Uttarakhand Meteorological Centre has forecast rain/thunderstorm at a few places, especially in Uttarkashi, Chamoli, Rudraprayag and Pithoragarh districts of the State. Thunder squall/hail may also occur at isolated places, it added.
Strong winds were reported from various parts during evening hours, but no casualty has been reported from anywhere so far. By 5.30 pm on Wednesday, 1.8 mm rainfall was reported in Pantnagar, 1 mm in Munsiyari, 4.8 mm in Tehri and trace in Dehradun. Higher reaches also received light to moderate rainfall on Wednesday. The Met official said that western disturbances have brought about these rains.
In Dehradun, maximum and minimum temperatures were recorded at 35.4 degree Celsius and 19.9 degree Celsius respectively on Wednesday.
The weather forecast for Dehradun on Thursday is partly cloudy sky. Thunder cloud development/light rain may occur in some areas. The maximum and minimum temperatures are likely to be around 36 degree Celsius and 19° degree Celsius respectively on Thursday, it is learnt.