Climate change is causing record heat in Kashmir, India - 08 Jul 2024
Kashmiri residents seen bathing in a water canal during a hot day in Pulwama. This year, Kashmir has faced unprecedented climate challenges, marked by record-breaking maximum temperatures in Srinagar and across the region. Experts attribute these extreme weather events to the broader impacts of climate change. Shifts in monsoon patterns and the irregular presence of Western Disturbances have disrupted the region's traditional weather cycles, leading to erratic precipitation and temperature fluctuations. These changes not only affect agricultural patterns and water resources but also pose significant challenges to the region's unique ecosystem and livelihoods dependent on stable climatic conditions.