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Uttarakhand: Heavy snowfall blankets Badrinath Dham and surrounding peaks in Chamoli; see stunning visuals

Despite warmer weather in North India, Uttarakhand's high Himalayas are experiencing intense winter conditions with heavy snowfall in Chamoli district, blanketing Badrinath and surrounding peaks. This severe cold has returned to the region, impacting Badrinath and lower areas. Preparations are underway for the Kedarnath temple's reopening on April 22, 2026, following a recent heavy snowfall event there.