Dehradun, Dec 10: The meteorological department has predicted high altitude areas of the state could be hit by snow avalanches and get snowfall and hailstorms from Thursday evening onwards.
The Disaster Management and Rehabilitation department has issued an alert to District Magistrates all over the state asking them to keep a vigil and take precautionary measures.
The forecast is for 36 hours and is applicable especially to the mountainous districts of Uttarakhand including Chamoli, Rudraprayag, Uttarkashi and Pithoragarh.
People living in areas located above 3,000 metres which are likely to be hit by heavy snowfall and snow avalanches have been advised not to let too much snow accumulate over their rooftops.
Those living temporarily in higher reaches of the mountains are advised to take shelter in the lower areas for the next few days.
