Climate change is causing record heat in Kashmir, India

Kashmiri residents are bathing in a water canal during a hot day in Pulwama. This year, Kashmir is facing unprecedented climate challenges, marked by record-breaking maximum temperatures in Srinagar and across the region. Experts are attributing these extreme weather events to the broader impacts of climate change. Shifts in monsoon patterns and the irregular presence of Western Disturbances are disrupting the region's traditional weather cycles, leading to erratic precipitation and temperature fluctuations. These changes are not only affecting agricultural patterns and water resources but also posing significant challenges to the region's unique ecosystem and livelihoods dependent on stable climatic conditions