Even as night temperature at a few places in Kashmir continued to stay below the freezing point, the Valley today witnessed a bright sunny day, giving a feel of early arrival of spring. With the sprouting of plants and blooming of some flower varieties, signs of spring in Kashmir have started at least a month ahead of the natural process due to favourable temperature. However, the development has led to concern among farmers and environmentalists who fear that it could be an effect of climate change. Apart from occasional snowfall…
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