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Kashmir’s Climate Crossroads: Hailstorm Havoc, Aviation Scares, and the Urgent Call for Resilience

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Kashmir's Climate Crossroads: Hailstorm Havoc, Aviation Scares, and the Urgent Call for Resilience

Hail, Havoc & Hope: How Kashmir Must Prepare for the Next Climate Shock Srinagar 27 May 2025: In May 2025, the Kashmir Valley experienced a series of extreme weather events that underscored the region’s vulnerability to climate change. A severe hailstorm brought temporary relief from an intense heatwave but also caused significant destruction, disrupting daily life, damaging agriculture, and highlighting the need for enhanced disaster preparedness. The Hailstorm’s Immediate Impact On May 21, 2025, a sudden hailstorm struck Srinagar and surrounding areas, leading to widespread disruption: Flight Disruptions: An IndiGo…

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Cloudburst Brings Catastrophe to Ramban: Lives Lost, Homes Destroyed

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Cloudburst Brings Catastrophe to Ramban: Lives Lost, Homes Destroyed

Cloudburst Triggers Devastation in Ramban: Lives Lost, Hundreds Rescued, Infrastructure Crippled Rambam 20 April 2025: Ramban district in Jammu and Kashmir was hit by an extreme weather calamity on Saturday as a sudden cloudburst and heavy rainfall wreaked havoc, leaving three dead, displacing hundreds, and bringing life to a standstill. The catastrophic event unleashed landslides, flash floods, and debris flows, blocking roads, demolishing buildings, and tossing vehicles into chaos. The Jammu-Srinagar National Highway (NH44)—a lifeline of connectivity—has been closed indefinitely, further complicating the rescue and relief efforts underway. A Night…

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Water Woes Grip Kashmir After 45-Day Dry Spell, Experts Fear ‘Doomsday Scenario’

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Water Woes Grip Kashmir After 45-Day Dry Spell, Experts Fear 'Doomsday Scenario'

Kashmir Gasps for Water: A Valley Parched After 45 Days of Dry Spell By: Javid Amin Srinagar: The vibrant tapestry of Kashmir, usually woven with emerald valleys and snow-capped peaks, currently unravels a different picture. A relentless 45-day dry spell has thrust the region into a dire water crisis, its icy grip squeezing the lifeblood from not just its breathtaking landscapes, but also from the livelihoods and well-being of its people. The Jhelum, Kashmir’s life-giving artery, bleeds at its lowest recorded level in recent memory. Withered to -0.75 feet at…

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