Dehradun, Feb. 3 -- The first snowfall of the season was recorded early this morning in the higher reaches of Uttarakhand. Although the State Weather Centre of the Government of India in Dehradun had predicted snowfall in the higher reaches, and rainfall in several lower regions, it did not rain in the lower regions except in some parts of Chakrata area.

The Meteorological Department has predicted rainfall for tonight or tomorrow. It remains to be seen if this happens.

Snowfall was recorded in Chakrata bringing smiles on the faces of not only the tourists and hoteliers, but also of farmers and orchardists. The mood changed and the first snowfall of the season occurred in Lokhandi, Chakrata. In addition, it also rained in lower regions o...