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Kashmir Weather Alert: Strong Winds, Hailstorms Batter Valley; Orchards Hit Hard in Kulgam & Baramulla

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Kashmir Weather Alert: Strong Winds, Hailstorms Batter Valley; Orchards Hit Hard in Kulgam & Baramulla

Kashmir Weather Update: Strong Winds & Hailstorms Damage Orchards in Baramulla, Kulgam | Advisory Issued By: Javid Amin | 02 May 2026 Sudden Weather Shift Disrupts Life Across Kashmir A spell of strong winds, hailstorms, and erratic rainfall has disrupted normal life across the Kashmir Valley, particularly in Baramulla, Kupwara, and Kulgam. With wind speeds reaching 40–60 km/h between May 2 and May 5, the sudden weather shift has not only impacted daily life but also triggered serious concerns for the region’s agriculture-dependent economy. Ground Impact: Hailstorms & Winds Ravage…

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‘We Live Off This Land’: Why Farmers in Shopian and Pulwama Are Resisting a Rail Line Through Kashmir’s Orchard Belt

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‘We Live Off This Land’: Why Farmers in Shopian and Pulwama Are Resisting a Rail Line Through Kashmir’s Orchard Belt

‘We Live Off This Land’: Shopian, Pulwama Farmers Protest Rail Line Through Kashmir Orchards By: Javid Amin | 28 December 2025 A Slogan Rooted in Survival “We live off this land.” In the apple-rich districts of Shopian and Pulwama, this phrase is not a political slogan or a protest chant borrowed from elsewhere. It is a statement of fact—spoken quietly in orchards, repeated at village meetings, and now raised collectively against a proposed railway line cutting through South Kashmir’s orchard belt. As survey teams and preliminary plans advance, farmers across…

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

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

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…

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