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Gulmarg’s First Snowfall Signals Autumn’s Arrival

September 28, 2024September 28, 2024 Editor

Snow-dusted Gulmarg heralds arrival of autumn in Kashmir Srinagar, Sep 27: Gulmarg ski resort in north Kashmir’s Baramulla district experienced its first snowfall of the season on Friday, marking the beginning of autumn in Kashmir. The light snowfall dusted the Affarwat Gulmarg mountains, creating a mesmerising winter-like scene as Kashmir transitions into the colder months. This fresh snowfall, though light, caused a noticeable dip in temperatures across the Valley that sizzled with hot temperatures for the entire summer this year. According to the Meteorological Department, Srinagar recorded a maximum of 23.7…

A New Dawn for Dal Lake: NGT Panel to Implement Remedial Measures

August 29, 2024 Editor

The National Green Tribunal has formed a panel to take “expeditious remedial” action regarding the pollution of Dal Lake in Kashmir. The green panel, which was hearing the matter regarding the deteriorating condition of the water body, observed that immediate measures were required to check the pollutants, such as untreated sewage, from entering the lake. In a recent order, a Bench of NGT Chairperson Justice Prakash Shrivastava said the Jammu and Kashmir Pollution Control Committee (J&KPCC) had filed a report that untreated sewage was flowing into Dal Lake and there…

Kashmir’s Crown Jewels in Peril: A Cry for Help

August 17, 2024 Editor

The Pristine Canvas is Being Tainted By: Javid Amin Kashmir, often lauded for its unparalleled natural beauty, is home to a constellation of lakes that have captivated hearts for centuries. Nestled in the embrace of the Pir Panjal mountain range, these pristine water bodies have been a source of inspiration, sustenance, and recreation for generations. However, a dark shadow is creeping over this idyllic landscape. The once immaculate lakes of Kashmir are now grappling with a severe pollution crisis, a stark reminder of the fragile equilibrium between humans and nature.…

Respite from the Scorch: Relief on the Horizon as Rain Arrives in J&K

July 9, 2024 Editor

A Respite from the Heat: Rain and Cooler Temperatures Sweep Across Jammu and Kashmir Srinagar: The scorching sun that has dominated Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) in recent weeks seems to be taking a temporary break. While Srinagar, the summer capital, did experience a slight rise in temperature on Monday, settling at 32.5°C, a welcome dip has been observed across much of the region. This shift in weather patterns brings the promise of cooler conditions and the potential for light rain showers in the coming days. A Look at the Forecast:…

Kashmir’s Cool Crown Melts: Climate Blamed for Record-Breaking Heat

July 6, 2024 Editor

Srinagar: As Srinagar and rest of Kashmir witnessed record-breaking maximum temperatures this July, the experts here have claimed that the unusual, abnormal temperatures and precipitation is the outcome of the climate change. However, the experts are of the belief that the shifting of Monsoon winds as well as the absence of Western Disturbances has shown the abnormal behaviour. Professor Ghulam Jeelani, Dean, School of Earth & Environmental Sciences, Kashmir University said that the rising temperatures, unusual precipitation is not the Kashmir phenomenal; these things are being witnessed across the globe…

Amarnath Yatra Goes Green: 600+ Workers Aim for ‘Zero-Landfill’

July 5, 2024 Editor

Fifteen waste processing facilities have been set up and over 600 workers deployed along the two routes of the Amarnath Yatra in the south Kashmir Himalayas to achieve “zero-landfill” by ensuring a garbage-free sustainable pilgrimage, a senior government official said on Wednesday. More than one lakh pilgrims have visited the cave shrine located at a height of 3,880 metre — using the 48-km Nunwan-Pahalgam route in Anantnag and 14-km shorter but steep Baltal route in Ganderbal — since the 52-day yatra began on June 29. The official said the 15…

Kashmir’s Cool Spring Takes a Turn: Prepare for Scorching Days, But Rain’s on the Horizon!

May 8, 2024May 8, 2024 Editor

Kashmir Swaps Snow for Sizzle: Heatwave Forecast with Light Rain Relief Later Srinagar Sizzles: Bid farewell to the spring showers and snow flurries, Kashmir! The Meteorological Department has issued a heatwave warning, predicting dry and scorching days for the next three days across the region. Temperatures on the Rise: An official at the Srinagar Meteorological Department confirmed to Kashmir Infocus that a significant rise in temperatures is imminent. This shift comes after Srinagar, the summer capital, witnessed its hottest day of the season yet on Tuesday, recording a scorching 29.2…

The Vanishing Crown: How Climate Change is Stealing Kashmir’s Water and Beauty

May 4, 2024 Editor

Vanishing Paradise: Kashmir’s Water Crisis Threatens Its Breathtaking Beauty By: Javid Amin The “Crown of India,” Kashmir, is losing its jewels. Climate change is rapidly altering the delicate water balance of this breathtaking region, leading to melting glaciers, receding rivers, and a growing water crisis. This crisis threatens not just Kashmir’s stunning landscapes but the very lifeblood of its people, their livelihoods, and their cultural identity. A Warming Threat: The Himalayas on the Brink The Himalayas, often referred to as the “Third Pole” due to their vast freshwater reserves stored…

Looming Himalayan Quake: Tectonic Strain Reaching Critical Point

March 25, 2024March 25, 2024 Editor

Why next biggest earthquake in Himalayas could be triggered by Indians By: CP Rajendran & Kusala Rajendran The Himalayas produced three great earthquakes in the last century alone—1905, 1934 and 1950, but none afterwards. With increasing clarity on the nature of temporal-spatial patterns of earthquakes, there is a consensus about the identifiable gaps along the Himalayas. The central Himalayas are recognised as one such gap, primed for a future large or great earthquake. The long interval of at least 500 years marked by the absence of earthquakes represents a period…

Fasting for Nature: Sonam Wangchuk’s Hunger Strike for Ladakh’s Future

March 25, 2024March 25, 2024 Editor

19 Days In, Activist Demands Nature Gets A Seat At The Policy Table As his fast entered the 19th day, Ladakhi activist Sonam Wangchuk called for having “nature representatives” in Parliament in a feeble voice. Drawing parallels between Delhi and the ecologically sensitive Ladakh, Wangchuk proposed “giving nature a voice” in the highest policymaking body of the country, saying that ecological concerns must be given a fair representation. Wangchuk called for the implementation of the Sixth Schedule of the Constitution in Ladakh to grant indigenous tribes nominal autonomy. Ladakh is…