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Snowfall Ends Dry Spell in Kashmir Valley, ‘Chillai Kalan’ Begins

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Srinagar, Dec 22 (IANS) Snow in the higher reaches and rain in the plains of Kashmir Valley during the last 24 hours broke the three-month-long dry spell on Monday as the 40-day-long period of harsh winter cold, locally known as the ‘Chillai Kalan’, started on a positive note.Gulmarg ski resort received nearly nine inches of snowfall during the last 24 hours, giving the resort its pristine white blanket. Skiers, Christmas and New Year’s Eve revellers and those associated with the tourism ind…