Climate Chaos in Kashmir: Unseasonal May Snowfall at Razdan Pass Shuts Bandipora-Gurez Road

Climate Chaos in Kashmir: Unseasonal May Snowfall at Razdan Pass Shuts Bandipora-Gurez Road

Snow in May? A Wake-Up Call for Kashmir Srinagar 30 May 2025: May in Kashmir usually welcomes blooming meadows, gentle rains, and the onset of fruiting seasons in the higher valleys. But this year, in an eerie twist of events, Razdan Pass received fresh snowfall in the middle of May 2025, leading to the sudden suspension of all vehicular traffic on the Bandipora-Gurez road. What once would have been considered unthinkable — snowfall in late spring — is now a climate reality. Authorities and environmentalists alike are viewing this event…

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Kashmir Faces Water Crisis: How Low Snowfall Threatens the Region’s Future

Kashmir Faces Water Crisis: How Low Snowfall Threatens the Region’s Future

The Silent Crisis Brewing in Kashmir Javid Amin Srinagar 18 April 2025: For generations, the beauty of Kashmir has been defined by its pristine snowy winters, glistening glaciers, and crystal-clear rivers flowing through its valleys. But behind the postcard-perfect scenery lies an unfolding ecological crisis that threatens the lifeline of millions: water. The winter of 2024-25 brought alarmingly low snowfall to the region, leaving experts, farmers, and policymakers deeply concerned. This reduction in snow cover is not just a seasonal anomaly but a sign of a larger, long-term threat to…

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