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weather1 year ago

"Winter Weather Wreaks Havoc in Kashmir: Snow Blankets Valley, Disrupts Flights"

Drone footage captures the winter wonderland in Gulmarg, India, as the region is blanketed in several feet of snow with temperatures dropping to several degrees below freezing. The heavy snowfall has led to flight cancellations and slow traffic due to slippery roads. Tourists are encouraged to visit Gulmarg for skiing, while authorities issue avalanche warnings for hilly areas and urge people to avoid unnecessary movement. Despite the end of the 40-day harshest winter period, the cold wave continues in Kashmir.

travel-and-tourism2 years ago

"Snowless Winter Spells Disaster for Indian Kashmir's Ski Tourism"

A dry winter in Indian-controlled Kashmir has devastated the ski tourism industry in Gulmarg, one of Asia's highest ski resorts, as the region experiences a significant lack of snow due to extreme weather patterns linked to global warming and El Niño. The absence of snow has led to widespread cancellations, closed rental shops, and unemployment for ski instructors and other vendors who rely on the winter tourism season for their livelihoods, posing a significant threat to the region's economy and tourism industry.