Climate Change in Zanskar, Rising temperature to melting glaciers

Climate Change in Zanskar, Rising temperature to melting glaciers

The Pensilungpa Glacier (PG), located in Zanskar, Ladakh, is receding, and a recent study has attributed the retreat to increased temperatures and decreased rainfall during winters. As the situation in Zanskar illustrates, climate change is affecting communities now. Much of the discussion and funding so far have focused on reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Only 5 … Read more

Paddy farmers of Kashmir, how is climate change affecting them?

Paddy farmers of Kashmir, how is climate change affecting them?

High temperatures and a prolonged drought caused by climate change in Kashmir are proving dire for region’s farming community. Whole Kashmir depends on rice cultivation as its main source of food. Yet the essential crop faces a worrying future as climate change raises Earth’s temperatures and intensifies hurricanes, droughts and heat waves. Paddy farmers of … Read more

Climate Change: Impact of Untimely Snowfall on Nomads of Kashmir

How rich countries are cheating on climate finance?

Kashmir has been witnessing unusual weather conditions and climate changes for the past several years now. And everybody in Kashmir be it the humans, flora or fauna or any animal everyone has been drastically impacted due to the recent climate changes. In Kashmir for the first time, June witnessed the coldest day and the hottest … Read more

With Climate Change, Health Issues Have Been On Rise in Kashmir

Although there are those who still dare to deny it, climate change is a reality that is already wreaking havoc around the world, through events such as the melting of the Arctic ice or the development of all kinds of extreme weather events.

Years 2019, 2020, 2021 and 2022 have proved to be the most challenging years for Kashmiris. People from Kashmir have but “faced” everything with “utmost bravery”. For almost three and a half years, Kashmir has been under constant lockdowns. Be it after the abrogation of Article 370 or be it the COVID-19 lockdowns, Kashmiris have … Read more

Funds requested for climate disasters increase by 800%

Natural Disaster losses hit $72 bn in first half 2022

The amount of funds required for United Nations humanitarian appeals for emergencies related to extreme weather events, such as floods or droughts, has increased by 800% in the last 20 years, according to the Outstanding report published by Oxfam International. Specifically, the study warns that the annual average of funds requested through humanitarian appeals related … Read more

Jammu and Kashmir facing worst impact of climate change

Jammu and Kashmir facing worst impact of climate change

Jammu and Kashmir Deputy Governor Manoj Sinha said that climate change is a reality. We are experiencing it in the form of weather extremes such as the unprecedented heat wave and untimely heavy rains that are challenging and endangering the existing ecosystem. The Lieutenant Governor highlighted the need for coordinated action and a collective partnership, … Read more

100 million people displaced: an unprecedented plague of human suffering

100 million people displaced: an unprecedented plague of human suffering

With more than 100 million displaced people in the world, human beings who have had to leave their homes to flee wars, incessant violations of their basic rights or natural catastrophes, a sadly historic and unprecedented figure has been reached, as this Monday the United Nations Refugee Agency (UNHCR). 100 million people displaced “One hundred … Read more

Climate Change in Kashmir: Changing Weather, Changing May

Climate Change in Kashmir: Changing Weather, Changing May

Kashmir for the past several years has witnessed alot of changes in the weather. From being extremely cold to being extremely hot. This summer especially is on a boil. And to add to it there are these heavily blowing winds which look like typhoons because they cause severe damage. And at many instances, it looks … Read more

Climate Change: Himalayan water resources under tremendous pressure

All regions experienced water extremes in 2021

A new study by British Antarctic Service (BAS) scientists has identified 100 current research questions on climate change and Himalayan water resources in the Upper Indus Basin (UIB) that need to be answered to protect the communities that live there. The Upper Indus Basin (UIB) is a mountainous region in the Himalayas from which rivers … Read more

Climate Change: India’s water security at great risk, says CSE 

IMD predicts heat wave in 9 states; Check full weather forecast

Ground Report | New Delhi: India climate change; The impacts of climate change have to do with variable and extreme heat and rainfall, and both at the same time have a direct correlation with the water cycle, the expert pointed out. Therefore, the mitigation of the phenomenon must be related to water and its management, … Read more