Uttarkashi : A severe cold wave has gripped Uttarakhand, freezing rivers, streams, and waterfalls in the high Himalayan regions. In Gangotri Dham, temperatures have plummeted to minus 10 degrees Celsius, creating harsh conditions for locals, pilgrims, and forest personnel.

Natural water sources in Uttarkashi and Gangotri have frozen completely. Locals are struggling as iron water pipes have burst due to the freezing temperatures. To meet daily needs, frost-covered snow is being melted with fire. Forest officials reported that frozen streams along the Gomukh trek have made paths slippery, increasing the risk of accidents.

Temperature details

According to Forest Inspector Rajveer Rawat, the minimum temperature in Gangotri Dham ranges between minus 1 and minus 10 degrees Celsius, while th

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