'God Has Finally Answered Our Prayers': Fresh Snowfall Revives Dying Business in Kashmir – TwoCircles.net twocircles.net - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from twocircles.net Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
Jammu and Kashmir faces a severe threat to biodiversity due to an extended dry spell lasting six weeks during the Chillai Kalan, the coldest phase from December 21 to January 29. The region has experienced a 79% rainfall deficit, with only 12.6 mm recorded in December 2023, attributing the dry weather to the climatic phenomenon El Niño. Unusually warm temperatures, 6-8°C above average, and a lack of snowfall are impacting water bodies, glaciers, and key sectors like agriculture, horticulture, and tourism. The dry spell may affect hydropower generation, irrigation, and seed germination, posing risks of forest fires and pushing wildlife towards residential areas. Geoscientists warn of elevated pollutant levels, glacier melting, and the potential for Glacial Lake Outburst Flooding (GLOF). Winter tourism, particularly in popular destinations like Gulmarg and Pahalgam, is significantly impacted, with hotel cancellations and decreased tourist activity due to the absence of snow.
Fresh Snowfall Sparks Surge in Tourism Bookings Across Kashmir kashmirlife.net - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from kashmirlife.net Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
From glacier loss and heightened risk of climate-related disasters to agriculture and pollution, lack of snowfall poses a danger to the fragile region.
Unprecedented Snow Shortage Casts Shadow on Kashmir Tourism travelbizmonitor.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from travelbizmonitor.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.