People experienced a tough time on Sunday as amid cold waves it rained heavily in different parts of the Kumaon division here on Sunday. Snowfall in high altitudes of the hill State as reported only added to the woes of the people living in these areas. However, following adverse weather conditions mobility remained quite restricted as citizens confined themselves in their houses. Since Sunday is a public holiday, schools children and office-goers, however, heaved a sigh of relief as they had not to go out.
However, occasional visitors could be seen facing a tough time to reach their destinations on time on account of the prevailing adverse weather conditions on Sunday. It started raining since wee hours on Sunday even in the Terai region of Uttarakhand, while snowfall as reported in upper Himalayan regions added to the woes of the citizens in hilly areas. The adverse weather conditions brought down the atmospheric temperature in the hill state .
More so, the rain showers also caused water-logging in many roads particularly in urban areas like the Haldwani city, hitting the vehicular traffic. Motorists experienced a tough time due to water logging throughout the day here on different roads including the Haldwani- Kaladhungi Road, the Haldwani- Bareli Road and the Haldwani- Nainital Roads.
In the meanwhile as the meteorological department has forecasted the prevailing weather conditions may continue in the region for a longer period . So keeping in view the present atmospheric conditions, the Champawat district administration has also put its machinery on high alert, directing the officials concerned to put in place necessary preparations in advance to deal with any eventuality. In view of possibility of raining, the district administration Champawat has also directed the officials concerned to maintain roads.
More so, it has also asked the officials concerned to provide road related information at phone number i.e. 05965-230819 and 05965-230703 so that necessary steps could be taken accordingly.