Good news for the people of Uttarakhand as heavy shower is most unlikely to mar the I-Day celebration in the State. Uttarakhand Meteorological Centre has forecast light rain in some places in the State on Saturday. The weather officials ruled out the possibility of heavy downpour washing out the celebration of the national day to the glee of the people now engaged in planning to make the most of the day. However, it was hot and humid in Dehradun on Friday. The maximum and minimum temperatures were recorded 31.5°C and 22.5°C respectively on Friday.
Director of State Meteorological Centre, Anand Sharma said a cloudy sky would prevail on Saturday with possibility of light rain in some areas. The maximum and minimum temperatures are likely to be around 31 degree Celsius and 24 degree Celsius respectively. As per the Met report, rainfall recorded till 8.30 am on Friday was 21mm in Dehradun, 4.6 mm in Joshimath, 12 mm in Mussoorie, 2 mm in landsdown, 45 mm in Munsiyari, 3 mm in Badkot, 30 mm in Bhatwari, 15 mm in Purola and 2 mm in Uttarkashi.