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20 January 2024

Vehicles are parked in Gulmarg, some 55 km from Srinagar, in Srinagar, Kashmir, India, on January 20, 2024. The prolonged dry spell this winter in the Kashmir valley is dealing a severe blow to the famed ski resort of Gulmarg. The once bustling ski slopes are now lying snowless, causing disappointment among tourists and particularly ski enthusiasts. The absence of seasonal snowfall is resulting in the cancellation of mass bookings for hotel owners, severely impacting their businesses. This unanticipated setback underscores the vulnerability of winter-dependent economies and the urgent need for strategies to mitigate the impact of unpredictable weather patterns.

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#10926583

20 January 2024

People are standing next to a helicopter in Gulmarg, some 55 km from Srinagar, in Srinagar, Kashmir, India, on January 20, 2024. The prolonged dry spell this winter in the Kashmir valley is dealing a severe blow to the famed ski resort of Gulmarg. The once bustling ski slopes are now lying snowless, causing disappointment among tourists and particularly ski enthusiasts. The absence of seasonal snowfall is resulting in the cancellation of mass bookings for hotel owners, severely impacting their businesses. This unanticipated setback is underscoring the vulnerability of winter-dependent economies and the urgent need for strategies to mitigate the impact of unpredictable weather patterns.

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#10926584

20 January 2024

People are walking along a hill partially covered with snow at a ski station in Gulmarg, approximately 55 km from Srinagar, in Srinagar, Kashmir, India, on January 20, 2024. The prolonged dry spell this winter in the Kashmir valley has dealt a severe blow to the famed ski resort of Gulmarg. The once bustling ski slopes are now snowless, causing disappointment among tourists and particularly ski enthusiasts. The absence of seasonal snowfall has resulted in the cancellation of mass bookings for hotel owners, severely impacting their businesses. This unanticipated setback underscores the vulnerability of winter-dependent economies and the urgent need for strategies to mitigate the impact of unpredictable weather patterns.

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#10926585

20 January 2024

A worker is performing maintenance on a drag lift ski along the ski slopes in Gulmarg, approximately 55 km from Srinagar, in Srinagar, Kashmir, India, on January 20, 2024. The prolonged dry spell this winter in the Kashmir valley has dealt a severe blow to the famed ski resort of Gulmarg. The once bustling ski slopes now lie without snow, causing disappointment among tourists and particularly ski enthusiasts. The absence of seasonal snowfall has led to the cancellation of mass bookings for hotel owners, severely impacting their businesses. This unanticipated setback highlights the vulnerability of winter-dependent economies and the urgent need for strategies to mitigate the impact of unpredictable weather patterns.

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#10926586

20 January 2024

A worker is performing maintenance on a drag lift ski along the ski slopes in Gulmarg, approximately 55 km from Srinagar, in Srinagar, Kashmir, India, on January 20, 2024. The prolonged dry spell this winter in the Kashmir valley has dealt a severe blow to the famed ski resort of Gulmarg. The once bustling ski slopes now lie without snow, causing disappointment among tourists and particularly ski enthusiasts. The absence of seasonal snowfall has led to the cancellation of mass bookings for hotel owners, severely impacting their businesses. This unanticipated setback highlights the vulnerability of winter-dependent economies and the urgent need for strategies to mitigate the impact of unpredictable weather patterns.

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#10926587

20 January 2024

Ski resorts and slopes in Gulmarg, located about 55 km from Srinagar, are experiencing a severe blow due to a prolonged dry spell this winter in the Kashmir valley. The once bustling ski slopes are now snowless, causing disappointment among tourists and ski enthusiasts. The absence of seasonal snowfall is leading to the cancellation of mass bookings, severely impacting hotel owners' businesses. This setback highlights the vulnerability of winter-dependent economies and the need for strategies to mitigate the impact of unpredictable weather patterns. The photo was taken in Gulmarg, India, on January 20, 2024.

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#10926588

20 January 2024

A view of the ski slopes in Gulmarg, located about 55 km from Srinagar, is seen on January 20, 2024, in Srinagar, Kashmir, India. The ski resort of Gulmarg is experiencing a severe blow due to the prolonged dry spell this winter in the Kashmir valley. The once bustling ski slopes are now snowless, causing disappointment among tourists and ski enthusiasts. The absence of seasonal snowfall has led to the cancellation of mass bookings for hotel owners, severely impacting their businesses. This unexpected setback highlights the vulnerability of winter-dependent economies and the urgent need for strategies to mitigate the impact of unpredictable weather patterns.

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#10926589

20 January 2024

Visitors are walking along the ski slopes in Gulmarg, some 55 km from Srinagar, in Srinagar, Kashmir, India, on January 20, 2024. The prolonged dry spell this winter in the Kashmir valley has dealt a severe blow to the famed ski resort of Gulmarg. The once bustling ski slopes are now lying snowless, causing disappointment among tourists and particularly ski enthusiasts. The absence of seasonal snowfall is resulting in the cancellation of mass bookings for hotel owners, severely impacting their businesses. This unanticipated setback underscores the vulnerability of winter-dependent economies and the urgent need for strategies to mitigate the impact of unpredictable weather patterns.

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#10926590

20 January 2024

Guides are leading visitors on a horse ride past the ski slopes in Gulmarg, approximately 55 km from Srinagar, in Srinagar, Kashmir, India, on January 20, 2024. The prolonged dry spell this winter has dealt a severe blow to the famed ski resort of Gulmarg. The once bustling ski slopes now lie snowless, causing disappointment among tourists and particularly ski enthusiasts. The absence of seasonal snowfall is resulting in the cancellation of mass bookings for hotel owners, severely impacting their businesses. This unanticipated setback underscores the vulnerability of winter-dependent economies and the urgent need for strategies to mitigate the impact of unpredictable weather patterns.

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#10926591

20 January 2024

A view of the ski slopes in Gulmarg, located about 55 km from Srinagar, is seen on January 20, 2024, in Srinagar, Kashmir, India. The ski resort of Gulmarg is experiencing a severe blow due to the prolonged dry spell this winter in the Kashmir valley. The once bustling ski slopes are now snowless, causing disappointment among tourists and ski enthusiasts. The absence of seasonal snowfall has led to the cancellation of mass bookings for hotel owners, severely impacting their businesses. This unexpected setback highlights the vulnerability of winter-dependent economies and the urgent need for strategies to mitigate the impact of unpredictable weather patterns.

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#10926592

20 January 2024

Boys are playing cricket near the ski slopes in Gulmarg, some 55 km from Srinagar, in Srinagar, Kashmir, India, on January 20, 2024. The prolonged dry spell this winter in the Kashmir valley has dealt a severe blow to the famed ski resort of Gulmarg. The once bustling ski slopes are now snowless, causing disappointment among tourists and particularly ski enthusiasts. The absence of seasonal snowfall has resulted in the cancellation of mass bookings for hotel owners, severely impacting their businesses. This unanticipated setback underscores the vulnerability of winter-dependent economies and the urgent need for strategies to mitigate the impact of unpredictable weather patterns.

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#10926593

20 January 2024

A guide is leading visitors on a horse ride along the ski slopes in Gulmarg, approximately 55 km from Srinagar, in Srinagar, Kashmir, India, on January 20, 2024. The prolonged dry spell this winter has dealt a severe blow to the famed ski resort of Gulmarg. The once bustling ski slopes are now snowless, causing disappointment among tourists and particularly ski enthusiasts. The absence of seasonal snowfall has led to the cancellation of mass bookings for hotel owners, severely impacting their businesses. This unanticipated setback underscores the vulnerability of winter-dependent economies and the urgent need for strategies to mitigate the impact of unpredictable weather patterns.

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#10926594

20 January 2024

Boys are playing cricket near the ski slopes in Gulmarg, some 55 km from Srinagar, in Srinagar, Kashmir, India, on January 20, 2024. The prolonged dry spell this winter in the Kashmir valley has dealt a severe blow to the famed ski resort of Gulmarg. The once bustling ski slopes are now snowless, causing disappointment among tourists and particularly ski enthusiasts. The absence of seasonal snowfall has resulted in the cancellation of mass bookings for hotel owners, severely impacting their businesses. This unanticipated setback underscores the vulnerability of winter-dependent economies and the urgent need for strategies to mitigate the impact of unpredictable weather patterns.

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#10926595

20 January 2024

People are resting on the ski slopes in Gulmarg, approximately 55 km from Srinagar, in Srinagar, Kashmir, India, on January 20, 2024. The prolonged dry spell this winter has dealt a severe blow to the famed ski resort of Gulmarg. The once bustling ski slopes are now snowless, causing disappointment among tourists and particularly ski enthusiasts. The absence of seasonal snowfall has led to the cancellation of mass bookings for hotel owners, severely impacting their businesses. This unanticipated setback underscores the vulnerability of winter-dependent economies and the urgent need for strategies to mitigate the impact of unpredictable weather patterns.

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#10926596

20 January 2024

Guides are leading visitors on a horse ride past the ski slopes in Gulmarg, approximately 55 km from Srinagar, in Srinagar, Kashmir, India, on January 20, 2024. The prolonged dry spell this winter has dealt a severe blow to the famed ski resort of Gulmarg. The once bustling ski slopes now lie snowless, causing disappointment among tourists and particularly ski enthusiasts. The absence of seasonal snowfall is resulting in the cancellation of mass bookings for hotel owners, severely impacting their businesses. This unanticipated setback underscores the vulnerability of winter-dependent economies and the urgent need for strategies to mitigate the impact of unpredictable weather patterns.

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#10926597

20 January 2024

A guide is leading visitors on a horse ride along the ski slopes in Gulmarg, approximately 55 km from Srinagar, in Srinagar, Kashmir, India, on January 20, 2024. The prolonged dry spell this winter has dealt a severe blow to the famed ski resort of Gulmarg. The once bustling ski slopes are now snowless, causing disappointment among tourists and particularly ski enthusiasts. The absence of seasonal snowfall has led to the cancellation of mass bookings for hotel owners, severely impacting their businesses. This unanticipated setback underscores the vulnerability of winter-dependent economies and the urgent need for strategies to mitigate the impact of unpredictable weather patterns.

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