| Key Event/Highlight | Details |
|---|---|
| Chillai Kalan | 40-day peak winter period in Kashmir, lasting from December 21 to January 30. |
| Characteristics | Freezing temperatures, heavy snowfall, icy winds, and partial freezing of water bodies. |
| Phases | Followed by Chillai Khurd (20 days) and Chillai Bacha (10 days). |
| Weather Forecast | Rain in plains and moderate to heavy snowfall in higher-altitude areas starting Saturday night. |
| Official Advisories | Baramulla, Kupwara, and Bandipora authorities urge residents to avoid unnecessary travel during snowfall. |
| Dry Spell | Over two months of dry weather has adversely affected air quality and increased respiratory ailments. |
| Impact of Precipitation | Expected to wash away pollutants, improving air quality temporarily. |
| Water Resources | Snowfall is vital for replenishing glaciers, reservoirs, and water bodies, ensuring summer water supply. |
| Concerns | Delay in snowfall has caused low water levels, potentially leading to water stress in summer. |
| Tourism Impact | Gulmarg tourism heavily depends on snowfall during this period. |
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