Zakia Qurashi

India is highly vulnerable to climate change, experiencing heatwaves, floods, and droughts. Country has taken significant measures, like the National Action Plan for Climate Change, but faces challenges in achieving its net-zero emissions target by 2070.

Kashmir sees surge in tourism, with 12.5 lakh visitors in 5 months. While tourism boosts economy, experts warn of strain on fragile ecology. Infrastructure inadequacy and 'over-tourism' threaten sustainability.

"Since the 2014 deluge, we saw Jhelum cross flood declaration level 5 times in 2015, then once each in 2016, 2017, last year, and this year.”

The incident destroyed over 60 houses and forced the evacuation of more than 500 people by the administration to safer places. Land subsidence has become one of the major environmental concerns in Jammu and Kashmir in recent years.