#KashmirWaterCrisis Archives

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

July 2, 2025 Editor

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…

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

April 18, 2025 Editor

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…

Illegal Riverbed Mining in Kashmir Leads to Drying Up of Springs in Pulwama and Beyond

February 8, 2025 Editor

Illegal Riverbed Mining in Kashmir Leading to Drying Up of Springs By: Javid Amin Srinagar, February 8, 2025 – The natural springs of Kashmir, which have been crucial sources of drinking water for centuries, are under threat due to illegal riverbed mining. One such example is Bulbul Nag, located in Newa village of Pulwama district, which has historically provided water to the entire area. This spring, among many others, has been chosen by the Public Health Engineering (PHE) Department, also known as the Jal Shakti Department, as a key water…

The Jhelum River Whispers a Warning: A Looming Water Crisis in Kashmir

January 14, 2024 Editor

The Jhelum River Runs Dry: A Looming Crisis in Kashmir By : Javid Amin The mighty Jhelum River, once a vibrant artery pulsating through the heart of Kashmir, now murmurs a desperate plea. Its once abundant flow, nourishing the land and cradling diverse life, has dwindled to a mere shadow, exposing parched riverbeds and painting a grim picture of an impending water crisis. At Sangam, in South Kashmir, and Asham, in the north, the river has plunged to its all-time lowest levels, a chilling testimony to the fragile balance being…

Kashmir Water Crisis deepens amidst persistent Dry Spell and Scorching Heat

September 16, 2023 Editor

Despite some light rainfall in parts of Kashmir on Friday, the heat wave continued at isolated places, according to the Meteorological Department (MeT). Director MeT Sonum Lotus said that the maximum temperature remained normal in Jammu region, but isolated places in Kashmir continued to experience heat wave conditions. Lotus added that there is a possibility of light rainfall at isolated to scattered places of Jammu and Kashmir during the next two days. However, he said that there is no forecast of any major respite from the prevalent weather conditions for…