Himalayan Region Faces Unusually Low Snowfall and Rainfall This Winter

This winter, the Himalayan region, including Kashmir, Uttarakhand, and Himachal Pradesh, has experienced unusually low snowfall and rainfall, with some areas receiving as little as 8% of expected precipitation. This trend of dry winters is raising concerns about water shortages, impacts on agriculture, tourism, and increased vulnerability to forest fires. Experts attribute these changes to shifting weather patterns and global warming effects, highlighting growing unpredictability in seasonal precipitation across northwest India.