India’s Kashmir winter games a no-go amid snowless ski slopes
India has suspended its winter games in Gulmarg, a high-altitude Himalayan resort, due to insufficient snowfall, highlighting the impact of rising global temperatures. The Khelo Winter Games, featuring alpine skiing, Nordic skiing, ski mountaineering, and snowboarding, were scheduled for February 22-25 and expected to draw hundreds of athletes.
The decision to postpone the games underscores the erratic weather patterns attributed to climate change, which are impacting snow levels in the region. While annual snowfall naturally varies, scientists emphasize that climate change is a significant driver of these unpredictable conditions. Prime Minister Narendra Modi had previously expressed enthusiasm for the games, anticipating they would foster emerging talent.
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India has suspended its winter games in Gulmarg, a high-altitude Himalayan resort, due to insufficient snowfall, highlighting the impact of rising global temperatures. The Khelo Winter Games, featuring alpine skiing, Nordic skiing, ski mountaineering, and snowboarding, were scheduled for February 22-25 and expected to draw hundreds of athletes.
The decision to postpone the games underscores the erratic weather patterns attributed to climate change, which are impacting snow levels in the region. While annual snowfall naturally varies, scientists emphasize that climate change is a significant driver of these unpredictable conditions. Prime Minister Narendra Modi had previously expressed enthusiasm for the games, anticipating they would foster emerging talent.
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