"unexpected turn"

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23 January 2024

A general view shows the dry meadows, which are typically covered in a thick blanket of snow during winter, 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 change in climate 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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23 January 2024

A general view shows the dry meadows, which are typically covered in a thick blanket of snow during winter, 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 change in climate 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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#10934536

23 January 2024

A general view shows the dry meadows, which are typically covered in a thick blanket of snow during winter, 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 change in climate 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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#10934481

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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#10934483

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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#10934488

23 January 2024

A helicopter is landing in Gulmarg, a 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 picturesque snow-clad scenery, 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 has led to thousands of tourists turning away from the Kashmir valley, either canceling their bookings or deferring them for the coming months.

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23 January 2024

A helicopter is landing in Gulmarg, a 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 picturesque snow-clad scenery, 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 has led to thousands of tourists turning away from the Kashmir valley, either canceling their bookings or deferring them for the coming months.

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#10934492

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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#10934494

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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#10934496

23 January 2024

The markets are remaining deserted in Gulmarg, a 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 facing an unexpected absence of snowfall this year. This climatic change of events in the region is impacting the tourism sector and could be fatal for the health of the region's glaciers and water bodies. The snowless season this year is turning thousands of tourists away from the Kashmir valley, who are canceling their bookings or deferring them for the coming months.

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#10934505

23 January 2024

People are resting in the dry meadows, which are usually covered in a thick blanket of snow during winters, at Gulmarg, a ski destination in the Baramulla district of Indian-administered Kashmir, on January 23, 2024. The Kashmir valley, known for its snow-clad picturesque landscapes, is facing an unexpected absence of snowfall this year. This climatic change of events in the region is impacting 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 thousands of tourists away from the Kashmir valley, who have cancelled or deferred their bookings for the coming months.

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#10934506

23 January 2024

People are resting in the dry meadows, which are usually covered in a thick blanket of snow during winters, at Gulmarg, a ski destination in the Baramulla district of Indian-administered Kashmir, on January 23, 2024. The Kashmir valley, known for its snow-clad picturesque landscapes, is facing an unexpected absence of snowfall this year. This climatic change of events in the region is impacting 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 thousands of tourists away from the Kashmir valley, who have cancelled or deferred their bookings for the coming months.

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#10934507

23 January 2024

People are playing cricket 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 snow-clad picturesque landscapes, 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 has turned thousands of tourists away from the Kashmir valley, who have cancelled or deferred their bookings for the coming months.

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#10934516

23 January 2024

Ski lifts are remaining closed due to the dry weather conditions in Gulmarg, a 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 facing an unexpected absence of snowfall this year. This climatic change of events in the region is impacting the tourism sector and could be fatal for the health of the region's glaciers and water bodies. The snowless season this year is turning thousands of tourists away from the Kashmir valley, who are canceling or deferring their bookings for the coming months.

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#10934521

23 January 2024

Snow scooters are lined up in Leopard Valley Meadows, which are usually inaccessible 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 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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#10934522

23 January 2024

Snow scooters are lined up in Leopard Valley Meadows, which are usually inaccessible 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 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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