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Relief Drenched in Chaos: Torrential Rains and Hailstorm Lash Kashmir After Scorching Heatwave

July 8, 2025 Editor

From Record Temperatures to Flooded Streets, Climate Whiplash Hits the Valley Hard By: Javid Amin | Srinagar | 08 July 2023 From Fire to Flood In a stunning display of nature’s volatility, the Kashmir Valley went from being gripped by a historic heatwave to being battered by torrential rains, hailstorms, and violent winds—all within the span of 48 hours. The change brought temporary relief to residents who had endured suffocating temperatures for weeks. But it came with a punishing price: flash floods, uprooted trees, waterlogged homes, disrupted traffic, power outages,…

Indus Water Diversion Sparks Political, Legal, and Diplomatic Firestorm

July 8, 2025 Editor

Kashmir Leaders, Pakistan, and Punjab Lock Horns Over River Rerouting Plan By: Javid Amin | Srinagar | 08 July 2023 Waters of Discord In the scorching summer of 2025, water has become not just a resource but a battleground. The Central Government’s newly proposed plan to divert water from Jammu & Kashmir’s mighty rivers—Chenab, Jhelum, and Indus—to the parched lands of Punjab, Haryana, and Rajasthan has not just stirred political tempests but also reignited regional rivalries, legal ambiguities, and even diplomatic tensions with neighboring Pakistan. The plan comes against the…

PAC vs Power: Sajad Lone Slams Politicized Security Cuts as New Alliance Faces Heat in J&K

July 7, 2025July 7, 2025 Editor

From veiled threats to security withdrawals, the People’s Alliance for Change navigates a storm of political sabotage and historical shadows By: Javid Amin | Srinagar | 07 July 2025 Alliance for Change, or Target for Disruption? In the volatile landscape of Jammu & Kashmir, political alliances rarely emerge without resistance. And when they do, resistance often comes not just in the form of ideological pushback, but in the weaponization of state power, including the withdrawal of basic protections like security. On July 6, 2025, Sajad Gani Lone, President of the…

‘Where Did the Pahalgam Attackers Go?’: Aaditya Thackeray Slams BJP Amid Explosive Marathi Row in Maharashtra

July 7, 2025 Editor

Shiv Sena (UBT) leader accuses BJP of politicising terror and defaming Maharashtra as language tensions reignite across the state A War of Words, a Deeper Identity Crisis In a fiery escalation of Maharashtra’s language politics, Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray on Sunday tore into the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), accusing it of harbouring “malice and poison” against the state and its cultural identity. The remarks came in response to BJP minister Ashish Shelar’s controversial comparison of recent Marathi language violence in Mumbai to the Pahalgam terror attack—a statement that…

Flash Flood & Landslide Alert Issued for Jammu & Kashmir Through July 9

July 7, 2025 Editor

Alert in J&K: Red‑Level Flash Flood & Landslide Warning Active Through July 9 By: Javid Amin | Srinagar | 06 July 2025 The Meteorological Department of Jammu & Kashmir (J&K MeT) has issued a red alert for flash floods, landslides, mudslides, and associated hazards across vulnerable parts of the Union Territory. The advisory is in effect from today, July 6, through July 9, urging residents, travelers, farmers, and officials to stay vigilant. What the Alert Says Flash Flood Threat: Heavy downpours are forecasted in both low-lying plains and mountainous terrain. Swiftly…

Police Legal Action on Muharram 2025 Procession Violations in Srinagar | Communal Harmony & Law

July 6, 2025 Editor

Police Initiate Legal Action Over Muharram Procession Violations in Srinagar By: Javid Amin | Srinagar | 06 July 2025 Processions and Public Order in a Delicate Balance In an increasingly complex socio-political environment, religious observances can often become flashpoints for broader debates around identity, order, and expression. Such was the case in Srinagar on July 4, 2025, when a Muharram procession held on the 8th of Muharram took a contentious turn. The Srinagar Police have since initiated legal proceedings, citing deliberate violations that allegedly endangered communal harmony and public order.…

Heatwave Health Crisis in Kashmir: Children at Risk Amid Soaring Temperatures

July 6, 2025 Editor

Heatwave Health Crisis in Kashmir: Children Hit Hard as Illnesses Surge Amid Soaring Temperatures By: Javid Amin | Srinagar | 06 July 2025 Heatwave Health Crisis in Kashmir: Children Bear the Brunt of a Climate Emergency As temperatures in Kashmir breach historical records, another less visible but equally urgent crisis is unfolding—one that is overwhelming hospitals, threatening lives, and targeting the most vulnerable: our children. With heat exceeding 37°C in many districts, gastrointestinal infections, dehydration, and heat-related illnesses are spreading rapidly. Experts are raising red flags about contaminated water, poor…

How Kashmir’s Daily Life Suffers Under Convoy Culture, Neglect, and Yatra Gridlock During Extreme Weather

July 6, 2025 Editor

Kashmir in a Chokehold: How Overlapping Systems of Control and Neglect Are Strangling Everyday Life By: Javid Amin | Srinagar | 06 July 2025 Between Heat & Control Life in Kashmir has always carried a heavy load—geopolitical tension, conflict, and natural beauty bound in contradiction. But in recent years, a new kind of suffocation is gripping the Valley—one marked not only by rising temperatures but also by overlapping systems of control, neglect, and policy-induced chaos. In 2024 and 2025, as temperatures cross 37°C and hit record-breaking highs, Kashmiris are finding…

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

July 5, 2025 Editor

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…

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

July 5, 2025 Editor

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…