By: Wahid Bhat Kashmir is currently experiencing an unprecedented heatwave in September, shattering long-standing temperature records due to an ongoing dry spell that has persisted […]
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Environment
Kashmir Heat Wave Worsens, Leaves Locals and Tourists Struggling
Kashmir is reeling from a heat wave after the valley earlier this week witnessed the second-hottest September day in recorded history, causing hardships to locals […]
Urbanization: A major threat to remaining water bodies in Kashmir’s capital
Study shows that 50% of small and big waterbodies have vanished over past century By: Hilal Mir Mughli Sidiq Mir, 88, from the Zaldagar area […]
Kashmir swelters in record-breaking heat wave, experts blame climate change
Erratic weather conditions outcome of climate change, says expert; prolonged dry spell led to prevalent weather conditions, says MeT; Sgr among 3 Kashmir parts surpass […]
Kashmir braces for hot, dry weather this week, Srinagar records hottest September day in 18 years
Kashmir is experiencing a heat wave, which is expected to continue for the next one week, meteorological department (MeT) officials said on Sunday. The weather […]
The Lingering Threat of 2014-Like Floods in Kashmir: Environmental Dangers Looming Large
Rapid urbanization in Kashmir, encroachment of water bodies and adjoining river banks and disappearance of wetlands have disrupted the natural drainage patterns By: Khurshid Ahmed […]
Srinagar: A city in need of sustainable development
Ensure implementation of Climate Resilient City Action Plan for the summer capital By: Arif Shafi Wani Blessed with lakes, wetlands, gardens and mountains, Srinagar is […]
The Time To Act Is Now: Protect Mountains States from Climate Crisis
Addressing the Climate Crisis in India’s Mountain States: The Urgent Need for New Infrastructure Policies By: Javid Amin The mountain states of India find themselves […]
Kashmir Grapples with Prolonged Dry Spell: 80% of Region Experiencing Moderate to Severe Dryness
By Faizan Arif Over the past four weeks, Jammu and Kashmir has been grappling with a significant shortfall in rainfall. According to India Meteorological Department […]
Meteorological Forecast: September expected to be the Driest Month of the Year for Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh
This year, May and June saw early and unprecedented heat conditions across J&K. May, June, and July months were the warmest. September would be one […]