Snowfall Hits Kashmir, Ends Dry Spell; Roads Closed, Flights Cancelled
Snowfall across Kashmir’s higher reaches has effectively ended a nearly two-month-long dry spell, coinciding with the start of Chillai Kalan, the region’s harshest 40-day winter phase. The arrival of snow has impacted the region in several key ways, including tourism revival, economic relief, health and environmental benefits, and a boost to agriculture and horticulture. However,…