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After an unusually dry winter, the northern hill states and the plains of north India are expected to receive much-needed rainfall and snowfall..
The northern hill states are anticipating their first significant snowfall of the season, bringing relief to the plains of north India, which have been grappling with an unusually dry winter..
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued orange alerts for snow and rain across J&K, Ladakh, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Punjab, Haryana, and Delhi..
IMD Chief Mrutyunjay Mohapatra highlighted the significance of this upcoming weather pattern, stating, "This will be the first spell of rain in north India this year.".
The anticipated snowfall holds crucial importance for the ecology of the hill states, contributing to water sources and glaciers that play a pivotal role in supplying water to both the hills and the plains of north India..
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