The weather department has issued yellow and orange alert in parts of Jammu and Kashmir for Tuesday. Photo: Sahil Mir.
Digital Desk, Srinagar. The fresh snowfall in Srinagar on Tuesday has created an atmosphere of happiness among the tourists. Not caring about the cold, tourists are seen enjoying the beautiful views and playing amidst the snow. Expressing surprise after seeing the white blanket of snow all around them, these tourists say that Kashmir is truly heaven on earth.
Siddharth, who was visiting Kashmir with his friends from Delhi, said, "I had heard a lot about Kashmir and had also seen pictures. This place is really heaven. Till yesterday there was no snow here and I thought my luck was out of my favor. But this morning, I saw heavy snowfall everywhere. Everything is covered with snow. Truly, Kashmir is heaven."
Another tourist, Ritvik Sehgal, said similar things, "After a long time, it is snowing again. It is a very happy moment for us. We came here specifically to experience the snowfall." Another tourist said, "It feels great to be in Kashmir when snow is falling all around. People should visit this beautiful place at least once."
Meteorological Department issued alert
Meanwhile, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted heavy snowfall in parts of Jammu and Kashmir and Leh. The weather department has issued yellow and orange alert in parts of Jammu and Kashmir for Tuesday. According to IMD, heavy snowfall is expected in districts like Kishtwar, Kulgam, Bandipora, Srinagar, Pulwama and Kupwara. Storm and hail may also occur in some areas. Orange alert areas include Jammu, Anantnag, Udhampur, Samba, Kathua, Kishtwar, Pulwama, Reasi and Ganderbal.
1.61 crore tourists to come to Kashmir by November 2025
The tourism sector in Jammu and Kashmir has suffered major setbacks after the Pahalgam terror attack and the subsequent bad weather, yet the sector is gradually showing signs of recovery. Tourism in Kashmir was badly affected after the Pahalgam attack on April 22 last year, in which 26 people, including 25 tourists and one local, were killed.
Following the attack, around 50 tourist spots and resorts were closed due to security reasons. However, many sites have recently reopened, and more sites are expected to open to tourists once security audits are completed.
Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha said on January 26 that Jammu and Kashmir will receive 1.61 crore tourists till November in 2025. He praised the government's efforts to revive tourism after the Pahalgam terror attack in April and floods in August and September.
He further said that Jammu and Kashmir is one of the fastest growing regions of the country, and its economy is projected to grow by 11 percent at current prices, which will be driven by the government's sustained efforts and strategic policy interventions.
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