Inclement weather affects normal life in Uttarakhand

Heavy rains and snowfall since Sunday morning have affected normal life in Uttarakhand, besides disrupting power and water supplies in the state.

For the first time in many years, the state is witnessing heavy rains in March.

As a precautionary measure, schools have been closed in most regions, with the authorities issuing an alert. Chief Secretary N Ravishankar has already asked all district magistrates to keep vigil. The state meteorological department has predicted rains for one-two more days.

In Dehra Dun, life virtually came to a grinding halt in the wake of heavy rains during the past 24 hours.

However, no untoward rain-related incident was reported from any part of the state, said Assistant Director General of Police Anil Raturi.