The dry spell in the Kashmir Valley has alarmed the authorities in Jammu and Kashmir. After the Kashmir tourism was hit by lack of snowfall at tourist places like Gulmarg, Pahalgam and Sonmarg, experts now say that the water bodies across the Kashmir Valley are drying up.

Kashmir water bodies drying up due to long dry spell, authorities worried

A recent study suggests that the Gulf Stream system, known as the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (Amoc), could collapse as early as 2025, posing catastrophic climate impacts.

Gulf stream in peril: Study suggests collapse possible as early as 2025

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India has conducted the first-ever comprehensive census of the country's water bodies. The report stated that over half of India's 2.4 million water bodies are privately owned. It said most of the water bodies are in West Bengal, followed by Uttar Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, Odisha and Assam.

Over half of India's 2.4 million water bodies are privately owned: Census

Northeastern Spain is currently experiencing one of its worst droughts in decades, with Barcelona facing a severe water crisis. The 7.7 million people who live in Catalonia, which is in the northeast of Spain, are dealing with the repercussions of a 32-month drought.

Northeastern Spain on the verge of 'drought emergency', Catalonia limits water use

Beavers are back - literally! For the first time in 400 years, beavers have built a dam in Exmoor, England. Beavers are semi-aquatic rodents, and they were introduced into the region by the National Trust, who also undertook restoration work in the area.

'Ecosystem engineers': Beavers create first dam in Exmoor, England in over 400 years!

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