Heavy snowfall has been witnessed in high-altitude areas of Uttarakhand's Chamoli district since Sunday night, covering the temple premises in Shri Badrinath Dham, including Neelkanth Parvat and Narayan Parvat, in a white blanket.
A sharp drop in temperatures has been recorded in the region, resulting in severe cold conditions in Badrinath and the surrounding lower-altitude areas.
Earlier, the holy town of Kedarnath experienced extreme winter conditions, with 3-4 feet of snow blanketing the shrine and temperatures plummeting to -16°C.
The Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) and Rudraprayag Police conducted continuous patrolling around the temple premises and sensitive areas, braving the cold and icy winds.
The Rudraprayag district administration and the police department stated that the morale of the security forces remains high despite the difficult terrain.
The security arrangements at Kedarnath Dham were fully robust and in place.
The portals of Shri Kedarnath Dham will officially reopen for devotees on April 22, 2026, at 8:00 AM, on the occasion of Mahashivratri.
