Deccan Herald · 16 Sept, 10:59

After two dry winters, will Kashmir get back its 'fifteen feet of pure white snow'?

Kashmir’s winter snowfall 2026 hinges on Western Disturbances amid a looming El Niño. Tourism, water supply and Gujjar-Bakerwal migration face risks if dry spells persist.

For the Valley, the crucial factor remains Western Disturbances — weather systems travelling eastwards from the Mediterranean region that bring much of Kashmir’s winter rain and snow.