Fresh snowfall in Srinagar has brought joy to tourists, creating a picturesque winter scene that many are relishing as a true Paradise. Visitors expressed their happiness at witnessing the snow-covered landscapes, with one tourist describing Kashmir as heavenly. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecasted heavy snowfall in parts of Jammu and Kashmir and Leh, along with heavy rainfall in Uttar Pradesh and Delhi-NCR, and hailstorms in Rajasthan.
The IMD anticipates significant snowfall in districts like Kishtwar, Kulgam, Bandipora, Srinagar, Pulwama, and Kupwara, with thunderstorms and hailstorms likely in some areas. Jammu, Anantnag, Udhampur, Samba, Kathua, Kishtwar, Pulwama, Reasi, and Ganderbal have been placed under Yellow and Orange alerts. Despite challenges faced by the tourism sector in Jammu and Kashmir due to past incidents like the Pahalgam terror attack and adverse weather, there are signs of recovery. Following the attack, around 50 tourist spots and resorts were closed for security reasons, but many have since reopened.
Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha announced that Jammu and Kashmir saw 1.61 crore tourist visits up to November 2025. He commended efforts to revive tourism post the Pahalgam terror attack and floods, noting the region’s rapid economic growth driven by government initiatives and policy interventions.
