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A White Cloak Engulfs Kashmir

A photo feature by Kamran Yousuf on the year’s first snowfall in the Valley, spreading cheer among tourists and local residents, but also snapping essential services.

Kamran Yousuf
06 Jan 2019

Kashmir Valley got its first snowfall of 2019 last week. The famous ski resort of Gulmarg and hill station, Pahalgam, received a few inches of snow, springing a surprise on tourists there.

The year’s first snowfall brought some respite from the chilling waves of chillai kalan, the 40- day harshest period of winter in Srinagar, as the temperature improved.

However, snowfall is not all about beauty as local residents face multiple problems, such as snapping of essential services.

For the last one week the sub-zero temperatures had led to freezing of many lakes and water bodies. In addition, the water freezing of water pipes had caused water shortages in many parts of the area. 

The Jammu-Srinagar National Highway, too, is closed due to snowfall and electricity has also been affected .

A White Cloak Engulfs Kashmir

A photo feature by Kamran Yousuf on the year’s first snowfall in the Valley, spreading cheer among tourists and local residents, but also snapping essential services.

A group of skiers moving on a blanket of snow at Gulmarg

A group of skiers moving on a blanket of snow at Gulmarg

A group of skiers moving on a blanket of snow at Gulmarg

A group of skiers moving on a blanket of snow at Gulmarg

As roads got deserted due to snow, children converted in into a playground.

As roads got deserted due to snow, children converted in into a playground.

Cable cars operating on ropeways offer panoramic view of mountains

Cable cars operating on ropeways offer panoramic view of mountains

Cable cars operating on ropeways offer panoramic view of mountains

Cable cars operating on ropeways offer panoramic view of mountains

Gulmarg completely dipped in snow is a visual delight.

Gulmarg completely dipped in snow is a visual delight.

People living in high altitude areas stock up daily necessities

People living in high altitude areas stock up daily necessities

People take a walk at snow covered ski resort of Gulmarg

People take a walk at snow covered ski resort of Gulmarg

One of the worlds famous Ski destination Gulmarg after getting covered with snow

One of the worlds famous Ski destination Gulmarg after getting covered with snow

Snow covered mountains of Gulmarg present stunning views after snowfall

Snow covered mountains of Gulmarg present stunning views after snowfall

Snow covered Pine trees

Snow covered Pine trees

Mughal Road after a blanket of Snow

Mughal Road after a blanket of Snow

Mughal Road

Mughal Road

Icicles from a roof of a house

Icicles from a roof of a house

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