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.
Srinagar faced its hottest day in 25 years at 35.6°C, triggering health advisories and weather warnings. Gulmarg also recorded its highest July temperature in 11 years at 25.7°C. The heatwave has caused water shortages.