Kashmir Report

Baisaran—often called “mini Switzerland”—is more than a tourist destination. It’s a symbol of how far Kashmir has come. Visitors ride ponies, sip kahwa, and take in views of snow-capped peaks. For locals, it means income, stability, and hope.

As the world faces the consequences of climate change and global warming, India is no different. The effects are visible across the country and the situation in the upper reaches is no different.

Unusual warmth in Kashmir is causing early blooming of fruit trees, risking apple production. Experts warn of economic losses as erratic weather and declining rainfall persist. Farmers urge government intervention amid the region’s driest year in decades.

Kashmir has launched a project to geo-tag Chinar trees, marking them with QR codes that contain 25 details, including their age, health, and location. This aims to protect them from urbanisation, diseases, and destruction.

A Wildlife SOS report warns of growing human-bear conflicts in Kashmir. With tourism, livestock grazing, & waste issues harming brown bears, NGT directs urgent action. The report recommends improved waste management, regulated tourism, & livestock control

In Kashmir, at the Dachigam National Park held a simple gathering where field staff pledged to protect the state animal, the Kashmir stag, popularly known as Hangul, which is nearing extinction.

Jammu & Kashmir experienced 27 earthquakes last year, with a significant 5.4 magnitude tremor in June. The region’s vulnerability to seismic activity raises concerns, especially in areas like Doda, Kishtwar, and Srinagar, which face heightened risks

A cloudburst in Padabal, Kashmir, triggered landslides and flash floods, severely damaging homes, fields, and infrastructure. Residents, living in constant fear, are urging the government for immediate safety measures and rehabilitation efforts.

Gurez Valley in Jammu and Kashmir is becoming a prime tourist destination post-ceasefire. Once isolated, the region now promotes eco-friendly tourism to protect its environment and heritage

Kashmir grapples with a severe water crisis and agricultural challenges due to a prolonged dry spell and heatwave. The situation prompts public protests and a reevaluation of water management and farming practices amid escalating climate change impacts.