Day: July 5, 2025

Why Kashmir’s 35°C Feels Like 50°C: The Hidden Heat Traps Fueling a Climate Crisis

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Why Kashmir’s 35°C Feels Like 50°C: The Hidden Heat Traps Fueling a Climate Crisis

Why 35°C in Kashmir Feels Like 50°C: Urban Heat Islands, Climate Change, and Valley Traps By: Javid Amin | Srinagar | 05 July 2025 Kashmir’s Cool Reputation is Melting Once known for its cool summers and fresh breezes, Kashmir is now sizzling. On paper, the temperature in Srinagar hits 35°C, but step outside and it feels like walking into a furnace. Why? Because it’s not just about the number on the thermometer—it’s about how your body experiences heat in a changing landscape. Welcome to Kashmir’s new climate reality, where 35°C…

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Will Kashmir’s Summer Vacation Be Extended? Sakina Itoo Hints at Decision Amid Heatwave Crisis

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Will Kashmir’s Summer Vacation Be Extended? Sakina Itoo Hints at Decision Amid Heatwave Crisis

Kashmir Heatwave Sparks Vacation Extension Review: Sakina Itoo Says Final Decision on Sunday By: Javid Amin | Srinagar | 05 July 2025 Heatwave Triggers Urgent Review of Kashmir’s School Calendar As Kashmir swelters under a punishing heatwave, Education Minister Sakina Itoo has confirmed that the government is actively considering an extension to the summer vacation for schools across the Valley. The final decision, she said, will be taken on Sunday, July 6, just a day before schools are scheduled to reopen after a 15-day summer break. Her statement comes at…

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Kashmir’s Aquatic Life in Peril: Native Fish Face Extinction Amid Rising Heat and Pollution

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Kashmir’s Aquatic Life in Peril: Native Fish Face Extinction Amid Rising Heat and Pollution

Kashmir’s Native Fish at Risk: Heat, Pollution, and Exotic Species Threaten Aquatic Ecosystems By: Javid Amin | Srinagar | 05 July 2025 Kashmir’s Aquatic Life in Peril: The Silent Crisis Unfolding Kashmir’s breathtaking lakes and glacial rivers have long been home to a vibrant array of cold-water fish species, many of them endemic to the region. But today, those same waters are sounding an ecological alarm. From Dal Lake to the Jhelum River, Kashmir’s aquatic ecosystems are under siege from rising temperatures, unchecked pollution, and invasive species. At the heart…

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Kashmir’s Climate Wake-Up Call: Srinagar Records Second-Hottest Day at 35.3°C Amid Worsening Heatwave Crisis

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Kashmir’s Climate Wake-Up Call: Srinagar Records Second-Hottest Day at 35.3°C Amid Worsening Heatwave Crisis

Srinagar Heatwave Hits 35.3°C, Second-Hottest Day This Season: Kashmir Faces Climate Emergency By: Javid Amin | Srinagar | 05 July 2025 Heat Rising: Srinagar Records Second-Hottest Day of the Season Kashmir, long known for its mild summers and cool mountain breezes, is now grappling with intense and prolonged heatwaves. On Friday, Srinagar scorched at 35.3°C, making it the second-hottest day of the season after the 35.5°C mark reached on June 24. Even more startling: it was hotter than Jammu, which recorded 35.0°C on the same day. Heatwave Highlights Across Kashmir:…

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