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Fresh snowfall in Jammu and Kashmir delights tourists, boosts local businesses

TIMESOFINDIA.COM | Last updated on - Feb 21, 2025, 15:45 IST
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Fresh snowfall in Kashmir

Fresh snowfall was recorded in several higher reaches of Kashmir, including tourist resorts, while the plains experienced rainfall. The precipitation has raised hopes for a reduction in the high rainfall deficit affecting the valley. (Photo/Agencies)

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Bhaderwah turns into winter wonderland

Jammu and Kashmir’s Bhaderwah was blanketed in fresh snow, covering rooftops, trees, and roads in a thick white layer. (Photo/Agencies)

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Poonch covered in snow

Poonch also witnessed snowfall, turning the region into a winter landscape. (Photo/Agencies)

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Tourist spots witness snowfall

Light snowfall was recorded at popular tourist destinations like Gulmarg, Sonamarg, Pahalgam, and Doodhpathri in Budgam district. Meanwhile, Srinagar and other plains were lashed by intermittent rain. (Photo/Agencies)

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Bhalessa receive fresh snow

The upper reaches of Bhalessa in the Doda district received fresh snowfall, ending the prolonged dry spell and offering relief to residents. (Photo/Agencies)

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Doda transforms into white wonderland

Doda district turned into a scenic snow-covered landscape after receiving a fresh spell of snowfall. (Photo/Agencies)

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Ropeway services halt at Vaishno Devi

The helicopter and ropeway services at the Vaishno Devi shrine remained suspended due to snowfall in high-altitude areas. (Photo/Agencies)

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More snowfall predicted

The Meteorological Centre Srinagar, in a post on social media, predicted rain or snow in many places between February 26 and 28. (Photo/Agencies)

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Boost for tourism

This fresh snowfall has delighted tourists visiting the region, as well as local tourism operators and orchardists. While tourists are thrilled by the snowfall, those engaged in tourism and horticulture are hoping for more snowfall to further boost business and agricultural conditions. (Photo/Agencies)

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Dry winter in Kashmir this year

Kashmir has witnessed a mostly dry winter this year with the months of January and February recording a precipitation deficit of around 80 per cent. (Photo/Agencies)

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Suresh Kamath
460 days ago
WOW GREAT PLACE on EARTH to be in and that is KASHMIR which seem to beat all other Places during the SNOW fall and attracts TOURISTS both Locals and Foreign Ones too BHARAT is truly blessed to have such Place of TOURISTS ATTRACTION as good as ANY on EARTH . JAI SRI RAM JAI SRI RAM
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