January 23, 2019 8:06 AM

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Uttarakhand receives season's heaviest snowfall

Uttarakhand received the seasons' heaviest snowfall on Tuesday. Nainital, Kedarnath, Gangotri and Yamunotri received heavy snowfall, Mussoorie received nearly half-feet snow, while Dhanaulti is covered with snow since Monday night.<br />''<br />''Dehradun received incessant rain which started on Monday. Officials said, the Rishikesh-Badrinath national highway and some other roads are closed between Kund and Chameli due to snowfall.<br />''<br />''Met department said rain and snowfall might continue for the next few days.<br />''<br />''Badrinath, Yamunotri, Gangotri and Kedarnath are covered with snow, while many areas have been receiving rains for the past 24 hours.<br />''<br />''Cold wave has disrupted normal life in Tehri, Uttarkashi, Rudraprayag and Chamoli districts. Schools have been closed due snowfall and rain in some districts.<br />''<br />''<span style="color: #222222;">Road traffic in remote hilly areas has also been affected. While upper ranges of Uttarakhand are witnessing heavy snowfall, the plains received rains during the past 24 hours.</span>

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