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7 February 2024

People skiing in Misurina-Col de Varda, Italy, on February 4, 2024. A mild winter across Europe has resulted in several ski slopes being left completely devoid of snow, with residents and businesses attributing the spring-like temperatures to climate change. In this context, data from the Italian environmental group Legambiente reveals that about 90% of Italy's ski slopes now depend on artificial snow. This compares to 70% in Austria, 50% in Switzerland, and 39% in France, highlighting the varying reliance on artificial snow across different European countries.

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23 January 2024

A man is standing near a partially frozen stream 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 experiencing an unexpected absence of snowfall this year. This climatic shift in the region is already impacting the tourism sector, and it could be fatal for the health of the region's glaciers and water bodies. The snowless season this year has prompted thousands of tourists to cancel or defer their bookings in the Kashmir valley.

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22 January 2024

Robin Bussard of Switzerland is in action during the ISMF Ski Mountaineering World Cup Comapedrosa Vertical Race Senior Men in Arinsal, Andorra, on January 21, 2024.

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22 January 2024

Robin Bussard of Switzerland is in action during the ISMF Ski Mountaineering World Cup Comapedrosa Vertical Race Senior Men in Arinsal, Andorra, on January 21, 2024.

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22 January 2024

Thomas Bussard of Switzerland is in action during the ISMF Ski Mountaineering World Cup Comapedrosa Vertical Race Senior Men in Arinsal, Andorra, on January 21, 2024.

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22 January 2024

Robin Bussard of Switzerland is in action during the ISMF Ski Mountaineering World Cup Comapedrosa Vertical Race Senior Men in Arinsal, Andorra, on January 21, 2024.

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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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#10926599

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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#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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#10926609

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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#10926580

20 January 2024

A man is enjoying a ski ride 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 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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#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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#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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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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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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