"Absence of Snowfall"

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7 February 2025

Mountain ranges appear grey in the absence of sufficient winter rain or snowfall, as seen from a hill station in Dolakha district in Central Nepal, on February 7, 2025. The westerly winds usually bring rainfall to the country, but global warming disrupts this system. Changes in the polar region and the jet stream affect the westerly winds.

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7 February 2025

Mountain ranges appear grey in the absence of sufficient winter rain or snowfall, as seen from a hill station in Dolakha district in Central Nepal, on February 7, 2025. The westerly winds usually bring rainfall to the country, but global warming disrupts this system. Changes in the polar region and the jet stream affect the westerly winds.

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7 February 2025

Mountain ranges appear grey in the absence of sufficient winter rain or snowfall, as seen from a hill station in Dolakha district in Central Nepal, on February 7, 2025. The westerly winds usually bring rainfall to the country, but global warming disrupts this system. Changes in the polar region and the jet stream affect the westerly winds.

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7 February 2025

Mountain ranges appear grey in the absence of sufficient winter rain or snowfall, as seen from a hill station in Dolakha district in Central Nepal, on February 7, 2025. The westerly winds usually bring rainfall to the country, but global warming disrupts this system. Changes in the polar region and the jet stream affect the westerly winds.

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7 February 2025

Mountain ranges appear grey in the absence of sufficient winter rain or snowfall, as seen from a hill station in Dolakha district in Central Nepal, on February 7, 2025. The westerly winds usually bring rainfall to the country, but global warming disrupts this system. Changes in the polar region and the jet stream affect the westerly winds.

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7 February 2025

Mountain ranges appear grey in the absence of sufficient winter rain or snowfall, as seen from a hill station in Dolakha district in Central Nepal, on February 7, 2025. The westerly winds usually bring rainfall to the country, but global warming disrupts this system. Changes in the polar region and the jet stream affect the westerly winds.

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7 February 2025

Mountain ranges appear grey in the absence of sufficient winter rain or snowfall, as seen from a hill station in Dolakha district in Central Nepal, on February 7, 2025. The westerly winds usually bring rainfall to the country, but global warming disrupts this system. Changes in the polar region and the jet stream affect the westerly winds.

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7 February 2025

Mountain ranges appear grey in the absence of sufficient winter rain or snowfall, as seen from a hill station in Dolakha district in Central Nepal, on February 7, 2025. The westerly winds usually bring rainfall to the country, but global warming disrupts this system. Changes in the polar region and the jet stream affect the westerly winds.

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7 February 2025

Mountain ranges appear grey in the absence of sufficient winter rain or snowfall, as seen from a hill station in Dolakha district in Central Nepal, on February 7, 2025. The westerly winds usually bring rainfall to the country, but global warming disrupts this system. Changes in the polar region and the jet stream affect the westerly winds.

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7 February 2025

People are silhouetted against the setting sun in a dry, rough patch of land in Sailung, Dolakha, on February 7, 2025. The region, which experiences an absence of winter rainfall, now turns dry. The westerly winds usually bring rainfall to the country, but global warming disrupts this system. Changes in the polar region and the jet stream affect the westerly winds.

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23 January 2024

A general view of the Leopard Valley meadows, which are usually inaccessible during winter, is seen in Gulmarg, a ski destination in the Baramulla district of Indian-administered Kashmir, on January 23, 2024. The Kashmir Valley, known for its picturesque snow-clad landscapes, is experiencing an unexpected absence of snowfall this year. This climatic shift is impacting the tourism sector and could be detrimental to the health of the region's glaciers and water bodies. The lack of snow this season has led thousands of tourists to cancel or defer their bookings for the coming months.

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23 January 2024

A person is walking beside the frozen patch in Gulmarg Ski destination on a dry winter day in the Baramulla district of Indian Administered Kashmir, on January 23, 2024. The valley, known for its snow-clad scenery, is experiencing an unexpected absence of snowfall this year. This climatic shift has affected the tourism sector and could be detrimental to the health of the region's glaciers and water bodies. The lack of snow this season has caused thousands of tourists to turn away from the Kashmir valley, either canceling their bookings or deferring them for the coming months.

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23 January 2024

People are taking pictures at the Gulmarg Ski destination on a dry winter day in the Baramulla district of Indian Administered Kashmir, on January 23, 2024. The Kashmir valley, known for its snow-clad picturesque landscapes, is experiencing an unexpected absence of snowfall this year. This climatic change has impacted the tourism sector and could be detrimental to the health of the region's glaciers and water bodies. The snowless season has turned thousands of tourists away from the Kashmir valley, who have canceled or deferred their bookings for the coming months.

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23 January 2024

A man is resting at the Gulmarg Ski destination on a dry winter day in the Baramulla district of Indian Administered Kashmir, on January 23, 2024. The Kashmir valley, known for its snow-clad picturesque landscapes, is experiencing an unexpected absence of snowfall this year. This climatic change is impacting the tourism sector and could be detrimental to the health of the region's glaciers and water bodies. The snowless season has caused thousands of tourists to turn away from the Kashmir valley, either canceling or deferring their bookings for the coming months.

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23 January 2024

People are walking in the dry meadows, which are usually covered in a thick blanket of snow during winters, in Gulmarg, a ski destination in the Baramulla district of Indian-administered Kashmir, on January 23, 2024. The Kashmir valley, known for its picturesque snow-clad scenery, is facing an unexpected absence of snowfall this year. This climatic change has impacted the tourism sector and could be detrimental to the health of the region's glaciers and water bodies. The snowless season this year has turned away thousands of tourists from the Kashmir valley, who have canceled or deferred their bookings for the coming months.

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23 January 2024

The Alps are partially covered in snow in Gulmarg, a ski destination in the Baramulla district of Indian-administered Kashmir, on January 23, 2024. Known for its picturesque snow-clad scenery, the Kashmir valley is experiencing an unexpected absence of snowfall this year. This climatic shift is affecting the tourism sector and could be detrimental to the health of the region's glaciers and water bodies. The lack of snow this season is causing thousands of tourists to turn away from the Kashmir valley, with many canceling or deferring their bookings for the coming months.

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