Kashmir Valley is witnessing an unprecedented change in the weather.
In January, tourist resorts such as Gulmarg, Pahalgam and Sonmarg would typically have accumulated ample snow by now.
But this year, Gulmarg, the winter wonderland of Kashmir, is dry.
Citing global warming, experts said the rainfall deficit in the area through December and January is around 75 per cent, causing the slopes of the ski resorts in Gulmarg to be barren.
Over the years, the glaciers in Kashmir have shrunk. Long term implications of the dry spell include reduced ground-water level and impact on horticulture and tourism.
