12 Years After the 2014 Deluge, Kashmir Still Waits for a Comprehensive Flood Management Roadmap By: News Desk | 02 Aug 2026 Twelve Years On, Kashmir’s Flood Question Is Still Unresolved Twelve years after the catastrophic September 2014 floods, Kashmir continues to face an uncomfortable question: How prepared is the Valley for another extreme flood? The answer is complicated. It would be inaccurate to say that nothing has been done since 2014. The government has undertaken and proposed several flood-control and river-management works, including dredging, embankment strengthening, flood-spill-channel interventions and…
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Kashmir Water Crisis 2026: 23% Water Bodies Lost, 315 Lakes Vanished Since 1967
Kashmir’s Vanishing Waters: Inside the Silent Crisis of Disappearing Lakes, Wetlands & Water Bodies in Jammu & Kashmir By: Javid Amin | 06 April 2026 A Paradise Slowly Losing Its Lifeline For centuries, Jammu & Kashmir has been celebrated as a land of shimmering lakes, flowing streams, and fertile valleys. The region’s identity—its culture, economy, and ecology—has always been deeply intertwined with water. From the iconic Dal Lake to the vast expanse of Wular Lake, these water bodies are not just scenic attractions but lifelines sustaining millions. However, recent findings…
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