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Forest Fires Ravage Kashmir Valley in Unprecedented Spate

January 23, 2026 Editor

Forest Fires in Kashmir Valley 2026: Causes, Impacts, Response, Climate Context | Kashmir Wildfire Crisis By: Javid Amin | 22 January 2026 A Valley Under Fire In late January 2026, multiple forest fires erupted across the Kashmir Valley, consuming large swathes of woodland, threatening residential settlements and wildlife habitats, and drawing a stark spotlight on the growing wildfire crisis in the region. Fueled by unusually strong winds and prolonged dry conditions, these fires have rapidly spread across districts such as Anantnag, Kulgam and Uri, stretching firefighting resources and raising alarm…

Kashmir Faces One of the Driest Winters in Decades as Rainfall Deficit Touches 85 Per Cent

January 19, 2026 Editor

Kashmir’s Driest Winter in Years: 85% Rainfall Deficit Raises Alarms Over Water, Agriculture, and Climate Stability By: Javid Amin | 18 January 2026 A Winter Without Water: Kashmir’s Alarming Dry Spell Kashmir is grappling with one of its driest winters in recent decades, as an unprecedented rainfall deficit of nearly 85 per cent has been recorded during what is traditionally the region’s most important precipitation season. From November 1, 2025, to January 17, 2026, the Valley received just 20.6 millimetres of precipitation, far below the normal average of 139 millimetres.…

Winter Snowfall Crucial for Kashmir’s Agriculture and Water Security, Warn Experts

January 10, 2026 Editor

Winter Snowfall Crucial for Kashmir’s Agriculture, Water Security and Economy: Experts Warn By: Javid Amin | 09 January 2026 Winter Snowfall Is the Lifeline of Kashmir, Experts Say Kashmir’s agriculture, horticulture, and water security are inseparably linked to winter snowfall, and any prolonged dry spell could trigger a cascading crisis across the Valley’s economy and ecology, experts have warned. As Kashmir witnesses increasingly erratic winters, scientists, hydrologists, and agricultural specialists caution that declining snowfall is no longer just a seasonal concern but a structural threat to food production, drinking water…

Chillai Kalan 2026: Dry Spell Deepens in Kashmir as Snow Eludes Plains

January 9, 2026 Editor

Chillai Kalan 2026: Dry Spell Raises Concerns as Kashmir Sees No Major Snowfall With 21 Days Left By: Javid Amin | 08 January 2026 Chillai Kalan Tightens Grip, but Snow Remains Elusive Kashmir is deep into Chillai Kalan, the harshest 40-day winter stretch, yet an unusual feature defines this year’s cold spell — intense freezing without widespread snowfall in the plains. With 21 days still remaining before Chillai Kalan ends on January 30, 2026, the Valley has crossed the halfway mark under a persistent dry spell. While higher reaches have…

J&K’s Dry Spell Deepens: 86% Rainfall Deficit Sparks Water, Ecology and Fire Alarms

December 11, 2025 Editor

J&K Records 86% Rain Deficit | Shrinking Rivers, Rising Fire Risk, Water Crisis By: Javid Amin | 10 December 2025 A Region Parched as Rain Refuses to Come Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) is witnessing a distressing environmental and humanitarian signal: an acute rainfall shortfall that has plunged the region into a precarious situation. Between November 1 and December 9, 2025, the Union Territory recorded a mere 6.1 mm of rain, against an expected 43.1 mm, marking a staggering 85.8% deficit. This prolonged dry spell — persisting since around November 5…

Kashmir’s Water Sources Are Drying Up: Prolonged Dry Spell Pushes Valley Toward Winter Water Crisis

December 7, 2025 Editor

Kashmir Water Crisis and Dry Spell: A Deep Dive Into the Growing Water Shortage in Kashmir By: Javid Amin | 06 December 2025 How a Changing Climate, Delayed Snowfall, and an Unrelenting Dry Spell Are Reshaping Life in the Valley A WINTER LIKE NO OTHER Kashmir has always lived by the rhythm of its seasons. Winter was once predictable: snow-clad meadows, frozen mornings, crisp air, and water sources replenished by the Valley’s famed snowfall. But this year, winter has arrived carrying the tones of an unfolding environmental crisis. Streams that…

Early Snowfall Blankets Pahalgam and Aru Valley as Pir Panjal Farmers Face Harsh Realities

October 8, 2025 Editor

The beauty of early snow is undeniable, but Kashmir’s shifting weather patterns reveal a deeper story—one of breathtaking landscapes, fragile livelihoods, and climate uncertainty. By: Javid Amin | 07 October 2025 Winter comes early, and the valley reacts On crisp mornings in Srinagar and the valleys beyond, an early snowline rewrites the season. Within days of rain and a sharp fall in temperatures, meadows that usually glitter in autumnal gold turned to silver: Gulmarg’s slopes, Pahalgam’s meadows, Daksum’s oak pockets and the intimate Aru Valley were dusted with snow. Tourists…

La Niña’s Chill Heads for Kashmir: Valley Gears Up for a Colder, Wetter Winter

October 8, 2025 Editor

La Niña Arrives: Kashmir Braces for an Intense Winter By: Javid Amin | 07 October 2025 The chill has come early to the Himalayas — and more is on the way. Meteorologists have confirmed the return of La Niña, a global climate pattern expected to shape India’s weather between October and December 2025. In the Kashmir Valley, the impact could be especially pronounced. Experts predict colder temperatures, heavier snowfall, and longer frost spells than in typical years — putting pressure on power grids, travel infrastructure, farmers, and tourism operators alike.…

Kashmir’s Economy Crippled in 2025: Tourism, Trade & Horticulture Suffer Multiple Blows

September 6, 2025 Editor

Paradise Under Pressure: Kashmir’s Harsh 2025 Reality By: Javid Amin | 05 Aug 2025 Kashmir — often described in poetry as “Paradise on Earth” — is today caught in a storm of reality. In 2025, the Valley’s economy did not just stumble, it collapsed under the combined weight of climate disasters, infrastructure bottlenecks, and policy blind spots. The three economic pillars that sustain life here — tourism, trade, and horticulture — suffered crippling blows all at once. Families that once depended on apple orchards, bustling markets, and seasonal tourist flows…

Kashmir Flood Alert 2025: Jhelum River Crosses Danger Mark Again — Why 11 Years of Projects Haven’t Secured the Valley

September 4, 2025 Editor

Big Projects, Little Relief: Kashmir’s 7th Close Flood Call Since 2014 By: Javid Amin | 04 Sep 2025 A Valley on Edge — The Seventh Flood Scare Srinagar, September 4, 2025 — As the Jhelum River surged past danger marks at Sangam and Ram Munshi Bagh this week, residents of Kashmir held their breath. Sirens blared, mosque loudspeakers echoed warnings, and families in low-lying areas scrambled to move valuables to higher floors. For many, the unfolding crisis felt like déjà vu — the haunting shadow of September 2014 returning once…