Minimum temperatures in several parts of Kashmir have dropped below the minus three degrees Celsius-mark as a cold wave sweeps the region. Kashmir is currently […]
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Amarnath Cave Shrine In Kashmir Himalayas Gets Motorable Road, But At What Cost?
A Road to Development or Ecological Peril? By: Javid Amin The Amarnath Cave Shrine, a place of divine serenity ensconced in the lofty Himalayas of […]
Delhi, Noida, and Gurugram implement GRAP Stage 2 to combat air pollution
Under this, the air quality panel has asked the authorities in the NCR region to increase parking fees to discourage private transport. The air quality […]
Kashmir experiences first major rains of autumn season
The weather turned cloudy in the afternoon with mild to heavy rains in the evening, particularly in central and north Kashmir areas The first major […]
Load Shedding ON: Kashmir Power Supply Disrupted as Dry Spell Reduces Water Levels in Reservoirs
Prolonged Dry Spell in Kashmir Leads to Electricity Woes The picturesque region of Kashmir is renowned for its breathtaking natural beauty, with its abundant water […]
Kashmir Faces Power Shortage as Dry Spell Reduces Hydropower Output
With prolonged dry spell leading to the reduction in water level in most of the water bodies across the Valley, the Kashmir-based power houses are […]
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 […]
Kashmir Water Crisis deepens amidst persistent Dry Spell and Scorching Heat
Despite some light rainfall in parts of Kashmir on Friday, the heat wave continued at isolated places, according to the Meteorological Department (MeT). Director MeT […]
Persistent Heatwave in Kashmir: Receding River Levels Impact Apple Quality
Dry weather and above normal temperatures in Kashmir over seven weeks have adversely affected horticulture production, particularly apple, but have proved good for paddy crop, […]