Tag: #KashmirHeatwave2025

Water, Power, and Protest: Police Foil PDP March in Srinagar, Detain Senior Leaders

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Water, Power, and Protest: Police Foil PDP March in Srinagar, Detain Senior Leaders

Governance in the Heat – A Valley Boils Over By: Javid Amin | Srinagar | 02 July 2025 As Kashmir reels under an unprecedented heatwave, basic civic services like water and electricity have become scarce luxuries. On Tuesday, the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) attempted to lead a protest march through Srinagar to highlight the worsening conditions—but police forces intercepted the rally, detained multiple leaders, and prevented the protest from reaching Lal Chowk. This incident marks yet another political flashpoint in Jammu & Kashmir, where citizens’ frustrations over daily hardships are…

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Kashmir Heatwave 2025: Why Temperatures Are Soaring & How to Stay Safe

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Kashmir Heatwave 2025: Why Temperatures Are Soaring & How to Stay Safe

Heat in the “Paradise on Earth” By: Javid Amin | Srinagar | 19 June 2025 Kashmir—often painted in poetry as the “Paradise on Earth”—is grappling with a harsh reality in June 2025: a heatwave that has pushed temperatures beyond comfort and records alike. From Srinagar’s 32.5 °C to Gulmarg’s rare 22.8 °C, the valley’s cool mystique feels under siege. Climate experts warn this is not a blip but a trendline—fueled by urbanisation, deforestation, and global warming—that demands urgent attention. This article unpacks the crisis in plain language, weaving numbers, lived experiences, and actionable…

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