Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 06:56am on 28 Aug 2024,Wednesday Weather & Environment
For the first time ever, snow completely disappeared from Uttarakhand's Om Parvat last week, sparking concern among visitors. The disappearance was attributed to a combination of low rainfall, limited snowfall in the upper Himalayas over the past five years, increased vehicular pollution, and global warming. Officials warned that prolonged snowlessness could impact tourism in the area. However, snowfall on Monday night restored snow to the popular tourist destination, located at 14,000 feet in Vyas Valley. Om Parvat, named for its snow-capped shape resembling the Hindi word "Om," had been known for its consistent snow coverage.
