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 […]
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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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
Kashmir’s summer capital records hottest September day in 53 years
The previous record was of 33.8-degree C recorded on September 1, 1970 Tuesday’s maximum temperature at 34.2-degree Celsius in Srinagar has broken a 53-year-old record. […]
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 […]