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 […]
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Environment
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 […]
Kashmir’s Vulnerability to Earthquakes: Is the Region Prepared for the Next Big One?
Experts warn that the earthquake-prone valley must step up its seismic-resilience game. By: Sajid Raina & Attaul Munim Zahid The earthquake that struck Turkey and […]
Plastic pollution poses threat to tourism in Kashmir’s border areas
Tourist Boom in Kashmir’s Border Areas Brings Plastic Pollution Concerns to the Forefront By: Javid Amin Over the past two years, regions such as Keran, […]
Impact of Heavy Rains in Himachal: Urgent Need for New Infrastructure Policies in Mountain States to Combat Climate Crises
In a distressing turn of events, the recent heavy rains in Himachal Pradesh have unveiled a pressing need for new and robust infrastructure policies in […]