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Kedarnath Freezes at -2°C as Snowfall Blankets Uttarakhand
✍️ Bhaskar English
🗓 19 Sep 2026, 12:33 AM
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Kedarnath in Uttarakhand recorded a freezing -2°C as fresh snowfall swept the Himalayan shrine region, sharply dropping temperatures.
Kedarnath, one of the most revered Himalayan pilgrimage sites in Uttarakhand, shivered at -2°C as fresh snowfall hit the region. The sudden dip in temperature has brought intense cold conditions to the high-altitude shrine and surrounding areas.
The snowfall has covered the Kedarnath valley and nearby peaks in a white blanket, significantly altering the weather pattern in the upper Himalayas. Pilgrims and locals are facing biting cold as the mercury continues to stay below freezing point.
Authorities have urged visitors to take necessary precautions against the severe cold. The sharp weather shift underscores the unpredictable climatic conditions typical of the Garhwal Himalayan region during this season.
The snowfall has covered the Kedarnath valley and nearby peaks in a white blanket, significantly altering the weather pattern in the upper Himalayas. Pilgrims and locals are facing biting cold as the mercury continues to stay below freezing point.
Authorities have urged visitors to take necessary precautions against the severe cold. The sharp weather shift underscores the unpredictable climatic conditions typical of the Garhwal Himalayan region during this season.