Kashmir Faces Dry, Cold Winter | Tourism Hit as Snowfall Expected December 20–22

Kashmir is currently experiencing an intense dry and cold winter, with no rain or snow for the last two months. This special report from the banks of Dal Lake examines the impact on tourism and daily life. With tourist footfall low, locals are hopeful for the first major snowfall, which could 'act as the right advertisement for people to come to Kashmir'. There is good news from the weatherman, who predicts that 'between 20 and 22 of December... there could be widespread snowfall across Kashmir valley'. In the meantime, residents are relying on traditional methods like the 'Kangri' fire pot to stay warm amid power supply issues. The prolonged dry spell has also led to other problems, including forest fires and respiratory ailments.