It is a part of Himalayan range and is located some 26 kilometres north of Pahalgam By: Mohammad Jalal-Ud-Din One of the great problems world […]
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Environment
Pahalgam’s tourism carrying capacity exceeded, leading to environmental degradation and social disruption
Pahalgam’s environment and culture under threat from tourism By : Javid Amin Pahalgam, nestled in the picturesque region of Jammu and Kashmir, India, has long […]
Climate change to bring more extreme weather events to Kashmir, including September heatwaves
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 […]
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 […]