Kashmir Climate Crisis: Record Heat, Shrinking Glaciers, Snowfall Collapse
Global warming is rapidly transforming Kashmir’s fragile Himalayan climate. February 2026 saw record-breaking temperatures, with Srinagar experiencing its warmest February in a decade. Snowfall has sharply declined, glaciers are shrinking, and water scarcity risks are rising. The impact is already visible — disrupted agriculture, especially apple farming, stressed ecosystems, and growing uncertainty over long-term water supplies. Is Kashmir’s winter disappearing? Here’s a closer look at how climate change is reshaping the valley.
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