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Photos | Lack of snow in Gulmarg prompts tourists to cancel holidays

Published on Jan 16, 2024 01:20 PM IST
  • The lack of snow created a sombre atmosphere in popular tourist destinations such as Gulmarg, Sonmarg, and Pahalgam.
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Gulmarg in Kashmir, known for being one of the world's highest ski resorts, is currently experiencing a dry spell. This has led to a decline in visitors, as skiers are opting to skip the resort. The lack of snow has also impacted the local hotels, which are eagerly awaiting fresh snowfall to attract tourists seeking the scenic beauty of snow-capped peaks.(AP) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Jan 16, 2024 01:20 PM IST

Gulmarg in Kashmir, known for being one of the world's highest ski resorts, is currently experiencing a dry spell. This has led to a decline in visitors, as skiers are opting to skip the resort. The lack of snow has also impacted the local hotels, which are eagerly awaiting fresh snowfall to attract tourists seeking the scenic beauty of snow-capped peaks.(AP)

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The resort town in Indian-administered Kashmir is grappling with a shortage of snow caused by unseasonably dry weather. (AP) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Jan 16, 2024 01:20 PM IST

The resort town in Indian-administered Kashmir is grappling with a shortage of snow caused by unseasonably dry weather. (AP)

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The absence of snowfall has resulted in the cancellation of hotel bookings, particularly in Gulmarg. (AP) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Jan 16, 2024 01:20 PM IST

The absence of snowfall has resulted in the cancellation of hotel bookings, particularly in Gulmarg. (AP)

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Hotels in the region are eagerly anticipating fresh snowfall to attract tourists seeking the panoramic views of snow-capped peaks. (AP) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Jan 16, 2024 01:20 PM IST

Hotels in the region are eagerly anticipating fresh snowfall to attract tourists seeking the panoramic views of snow-capped peaks. (AP)

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Scientists have noted that the current winter conditions in northern India, characterized by the absence of snowfall in the mountains and intensified cold compounded by thick fog in the plains, have not been observed for approximately a decade. (AP) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Jan 16, 2024 01:20 PM IST

Scientists have noted that the current winter conditions in northern India, characterized by the absence of snowfall in the mountains and intensified cold compounded by thick fog in the plains, have not been observed for approximately a decade. (AP)

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Jammu and Kashmir's Srinagar and Sonmarg have experienced minimal to no snowfall. Similarly, there has been no snowfall in Himachal Pradesh's Shimla and Manali. Even Uttarakhand's Auli has not seen any snowfall yet. (AP) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Jan 16, 2024 01:20 PM IST

Jammu and Kashmir's Srinagar and Sonmarg have experienced minimal to no snowfall. Similarly, there has been no snowfall in Himachal Pradesh's Shimla and Manali. Even Uttarakhand's Auli has not seen any snowfall yet. (AP)

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The temperature rose in Jammu and Kashmir's capital, Srinagar, with the city recording a maximum temperature of 15 degrees Celsius on Sunday, January 14. Additionally, some areas in Ladakh experienced higher-than-usual temperatures. (AP) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Jan 16, 2024 01:20 PM IST

The temperature rose in Jammu and Kashmir's capital, Srinagar, with the city recording a maximum temperature of 15 degrees Celsius on Sunday, January 14. Additionally, some areas in Ladakh experienced higher-than-usual temperatures. (AP)

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Winter snow and rain in northern India are typically influenced by western disturbances.  These disturbances are frequent extra-tropical storms that originate in the Mediterranean Sea and bring precipitation to the region. (AP) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Jan 16, 2024 01:20 PM IST

Winter snow and rain in northern India are typically influenced by western disturbances.  These disturbances are frequent extra-tropical storms that originate in the Mediterranean Sea and bring precipitation to the region. (AP)

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