Heatwave in Kashmir spells difficult future for pastoralists
This year, the annual migration of Gujjars and Bakarwals to green pastures in Kashmir has not been routine. Usually, the two pastoralist communities spend November to April in Jammu, and May to October in Kashmir, but soaring heat forced them to leave Jammu early this year. Arriving at the Banihal Pass in Kashmir late in March, Fula … Read more