Kashmir: As Kashmir experiences the extreme chilly of the 40-day Chilai-Kalan interval, the area is presently enduring dry and chilly situations, with no indicators of rain or snowfall predicted by the climate division. This atypical climate throughout December and January has not solely disenchanted vacationers arriving in Kashmir however has additionally raised considerations among the many native residents.
1000’s of vacationers have arrived in Kashmir with the anticipation of witnessing snowfall or substantial snow accumulation, significantly in Gulmarg, Pehalgam, and Sonamarg. Nevertheless, these places have but to expertise any important snowfall. Regardless of the absence of snow, vacationers are nonetheless relishing the chilly temperatures and the frozen great thing about Dal Lake.
Speaking to Zee Information Vipin, a vacationer stated, “We anticipated colder climate when making reservations to witness snowfall, however sadly, there was no snowfall. Whereas I’ve encountered many frozen lakes earlier than, it is a distinctive expertise.”
Kusum expressed, “That is my first time right here, and though we had hoped to witness snow, I am a bit disenchanted. Nevertheless, it is nonetheless fulfilling to see the frozen lake.”
Raveena Jain shared, “It is fairly chilly, and we had been anticipating to see snow, so there is a little bit of disappointment. Nonetheless, we respect the great thing about this frozen lake.”
Rohan talked about, “We discover it good, however we need to witness snow. We plan to go to Gulmarg to expertise snow, so there’s a little bit of disappointment right here.”
The weird climate in Kashmir’s hill stations, which usually expertise heavy snowfall and accumulation throughout this season, has raised considerations amongst locals. The absence of snow is contributing to a gradual drop in temperatures every day, resulting in a lower in vacationer footfall.
Zahoor Ahmad, an area, expressed his concern, stating, “This 12 months, it is very chilly, and there isn’t any snow. The dryness has led to frozen lakes, inflicting varied issues. If rain or snow happens, there will probably be some reduction. It looks as if even nature is displeased with us.”
Shabir Ahmad, an area vacationer information, remarked, “The chilly is intense this 12 months with no snow, leading to sub-zero temperatures and frozen lakes. Now we have to interrupt the ice on the lake with sticks because it’s absolutely frozen. Though vacationer inflow was good this 12 months, the absence of snowfall has now decreased it. Snowfall is essential not only for vacationers however for the native inhabitants as nicely.”
As freezing situations persist with out reduction within the Kashmir Valley, Srinagar recorded a low of minus 4.3°C on Monday. Qazigund recorded a minimal of minus 4.2°C, and Pahalgam recorded a low of minus 5.3°C. In north Kashmir, Kupwara city recorded a low of minus 5.0°C, whereas the well-known ski resort of Gulmarg registered a low of minus 4.0°C.
The area is presently amid ‘Chillai-Kalan,’ a 40-day harsh winter interval that can finish on January 30. This will probably be adopted by a 20-day-long interval referred to as ‘Chillai-Khurd’ between January 30 and February 19, and a 10-day-long interval, ‘Chillai-Bachha’ (child chilly), from February 20 to March 1.
A meteorological division official famous that usually cloudy climate is anticipated with the opportunity of mild rain/snow over “excessive remoted greater reaches” on January 9. From January 10-14, usually dry climate is anticipated, with no important climate exercise anticipated till January 14.
