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Gloomy, Wet, Chilly Winter in Jammu & Kashmir 2025 | What Weather Experts Predict

October 9, 2025 Editor

Gloomy, Wet & Chilly Winter Ahead? Expert Forecast for J&K Winter 2025

Early Signs of Winter | Snowfall in Gulmarg and Sonmarg Signals a Chilly Start to the Season By: Javid Amin | 09 October 2025 Experts Warn of a Damp and Cold Winter in Jammu & Kashmir This Year As October progresses, Jammu & Kashmir already shows unmistakable signs of the colder months ahead — snow clinging to high ridges, damp chills creeping into valleys, and forecasts that hint at a harsher winter than usual. In this detailed article, we examine what the experts are saying, verify ground reports, explore broader…

Trash Tower: Srinagar’s Achan Landfill Exposes Urban Decay and SMC’s Biggest Test

October 5, 2025 Editor

Trash Tower: Srinagar’s Ugly Truth and the SMC’s Test By: Javid Amin | 04 October 2025 The Stench of Neglect On a damp Friday morning, drizzle fell softly over Srinagar’s Achan landfill, but it brought no comfort.Instead of freshness, the air was thick with the stench of decay that drifted across neighborhoods — Nowshehra, Lal Bazaar, Soura, and Eidgah. Children waiting for school buses covered their noses with handkerchiefs. Shopkeepers sprayed cheap room fresheners into the air. Windows were shut tight despite the humidity. What was once a quiet stretch…

Western Disturbance to Hit J&K and Ladakh from Oct 5: IMD Warns of Heavy Rain, Snow, Travel Disruptions

October 3, 2025 Editor

Western Disturbance to Bring Heavy Rain, Snowfall in Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh (Oct 5–7, 2025) By: Javid Amin | 02 October 2025 When Weather Shapes Mountains and Lives The Himalayas are not just mountains—they are living, breathing entities that dictate the rhythm of daily life in Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh. Every shift in the winds, every snowfall, and every drop of rain carries stories of resilience, culture, and adaptation. As October settles in, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a weather advisory predicting a strong Western Disturbance…

Kashmir on the Brink: Flood Vulnerability, Governance Failures, and the High Court’s Judicial Reckoning

September 9, 2025September 9, 2025 Editor

A Valley on Edge: Seventh Flood Scare Since 2014 By: Javid Amin | 08 September 2025 In early September 2025, as the Jhelum River surged past danger marks at Sangam and Ram Munshi Bagh, sirens blared across Srinagar. Mosque loudspeakers echoed warnings. Families in Bemina, Jawahar Nagar, and other low-lying neighborhoods rushed to shift valuables to higher floors. It was a chilling déjà vu. This was Kashmir’s seventh major flood scare since 2014, when devastating waters displaced nearly one million people, submerged large parts of Srinagar, and left scars that…

Climate Change and Flooding in Kashmir – A Himalayan Crisis Unfolding

August 18, 2025 Editor

Climate Change and Flooding in Kashmir: Why the Himalayas Are on the Frontline of a Global Crisis By: Javid Amin | 18 Aug 2025 A Region on the Brink In the last 48 hours, more than 300 lives were tragically lost across India and Pakistan due to catastrophic flooding and landslides. A significant share of this devastation has struck the Kashmir region, long seen as the “crown of the subcontinent” and a place of serene beauty. Once considered a relatively safe zone compared to the flood-prone plains, Kashmir is now…

Cloudbursts in the Himalayas: A Deadly Mix of Nature and Human Activity

August 15, 2025 Editor

When the Sky Opens Without Warning By: Javid Amin | 15 Aug 2025 The Himalayas, often romanticized as serene, snow-clad peaks, are increasingly becoming the scene of sudden, violent weather events. Cloudbursts — once considered rare — are now recurring with alarming regularity in Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh. The result: flash floods, landslides, destruction of homes, and, all too often, loss of life. According to Dr. Yudhbir Singh, Associate Professor of Geology at the University of Jammu, this trend is no accident. It is the product of natural atmospheric…

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

July 5, 2025 Editor

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…

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

July 5, 2025 Editor

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:…

Monsoon Showers in Kashmir by July 6: A Long-Awaited Relief from Relentless Heat and Agricultural Distress

July 4, 2025 Editor

Kashmir Awaits the Monsoon Miracle By: Javid Amin | Srinagar | 04 July 2025 After weeks of grueling heat, parched landscapes, and mounting agricultural distress, there is finally hope on the horizon for Kashmir. The Meteorological Department has forecast the arrival of monsoon showers in the region beginning July 6, 2025, bringing much-needed relief to both residents and the region’s eco-sensitive horticulture belt. The anticipated rain spells could serve as a lifeline for thousands of orchardists, farmers, and communities battling a relentless heatwave, declining water tables, and record-breaking temperatures. But…

Kashmir’s Lifeline River Jhelum Runs Dry: Lowest Levels in Five Years Herald a Regional Crisis

July 3, 2025July 3, 2025 Editor

Kashmir’s Jhelum Hits 5-Year Low: A Climate, Environmental & Humanitarian Emergency By: Javid Amin | Srinagar | 03 July 2025 When the River That Fed Millions Feels Empty The Jhelum River, the vital water artery that has sustained communities, farms, and ecosystems in Kashmir for centuries, is today sounding an alarm. On June 30, the river’s gauge dropped to just 0.57 feet, marking its lowest level in five years—a chilling sign that climate change is no longer on the horizon; it is here. This article delves deep into the factors driving…