Shimla准备迎接下雪的新年,但气候变化威胁着它的传统冬天。 Shimla prepares for a snowy New Year, but climate change threatens its traditional winter.

在庆祝新年之前,Shimla正在迎来游客的激增,几乎所有旅馆都订了旅馆,九天的冬季嘉年华吸引人群到Ridge地。 Shimla is bracing for a surge in tourists ahead of New Year celebrations, with nearly all hotels booked and the nine-day Winter Carnival drawing crowds to the Ridge ground. 印度气象局预测12月31日会降雪, 激起人们对“白新年”的希望, The India Meteorological Department forecasts snowfall on December 31, sparking hopes for a "White New Year" and boosting visitor excitement. 当局为安全和人群管理做了大量准备,而当地人和游客都表示热情,有些计划是在降雪时延长逗留时间。 Authorities have made extensive preparations for safety and crowd management, while locals and tourists alike express enthusiasm, with some planning extended stays if snow arrives. 2024年12月没有降雪, 降雨短缺达99%, 表明Shimla传统的冬季模式正在发生变化。 However, the city faces growing concerns over declining snowfall due to rising temperatures, deforestation, and climate change, with December 2024 seeing no snow and a 99% rainfall deficit, signaling a shift in Shimla’s traditional winter patterns.