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Heavy Snowfall Kills 9 and Brings Chaos to Himalayan Kashmir

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Heavy snowfall killed at least nine people in Himalayan Kashmir yesterday and has left the region paralyzed, officials said. Deep snow has blocked roads and damaged power lines, disrupting life and blanketing the area in darkness. Hospitals are without power and surgeries have had to be canceled. The snow caused large scale damage to apple trees, the mainstay of the region’s […]

WeatherBrains | November 8, 2019
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Kashmir: Where Skis & AK-47s Go Together

Nestled within the high peaks of the Himalaya on the border of Pakistan and India lies the Indian state of Kashmir. Often referred to as “Heaven on Earth” by the local population, this region harbors massive peaks, deep snow, amazing skiing, and AK-47’s. While many have heard of the amazing skiing that Kashmir offers, not everyone is fully aware of the ongoing […]

Jesse Cassidy | May 4, 2018
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Exactly How To Ski & Ride The Highest Gondola On Earth | Gulmarg, India

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How To Ski & Ride the Highest Gondola on Earth Gulmarg, India: Yes it’s possible to ski in India. India holds the highest gondola on Earth:  the Gulmarg Gondola that drops you off on the top of 13,780′ (4,200m) Afarwat Peak. When most people think about India they picture the Taj Mahal, Bollywood dancing or the Ganges. What most people forget […]

Marian Krogh | February 22, 2017
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