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Kashmir Extremely Vulnerable to Catastrophic Floods: A Decade After 2014, Has Anything Changed?

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Kashmir Extremely Vulnerable to Catastrophic Floods: A Decade After 2014, Has Anything Changed?

A Valley on Edge: The Seventh Flood Scare Since 2014 By: Javid Amin | 07 September 2025 In early September 2025, the city of Srinagar was once again gripped by fear. The Jhelum River, Kashmir’s lifeline but also its greatest threat, surged past danger marks at Sangam and Ram Munshi Bagh. Sirens echoed across low-lying neighborhoods. Mosque loudspeakers urged people to move to safety. Families hurriedly shifted valuables to higher floors, while shopkeepers raised goods above the ground. For many, the scenes were eerily familiar. This was not the first…

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The Unbreakable Spirit of Kashmir: Finding Light Amidst the Shadows of Unjust Hardship

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Kashmir's Unbreakable Heart: Finding Hope Amidst Unjust Hardship

Kashmir’s Unbreakable Heart: Finding Hope Amidst Unjust Hardship By: Javid Amin Srinagar 28 April 2025: The breathtaking beauty of Kashmir, often described as paradise on Earth, has, for far too long, been intertwined with a narrative of conflict and hardship. In the wake of recent tragic events, a painful reality has resurfaced: the potential for an entire population to bear the weight of actions they did not commit, a form of collective suffering that casts a long shadow over their daily lives. Yet, amidst these trials, the spirit of the…

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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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