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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