A Region at the Mercy of the Mountains By: Javid Amin | 12 Aug 2025 The Pir Panjal range, a majestic mountain chain in Jammu & Kashmir, is often celebrated for its breathtaking landscapes, lush meadows, and the life-giving rivers that carve their way through valleys. But this week, the same geography that attracts tourists and sustains local communities has turned hostile. Relentless rainfall and early snow have unleashed a chain of disasters — landslides, flash floods, and transport paralysis — leaving thousands stranded and vulnerable. For three consecutive days,…
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