Author name: Sneha Yadav

Snowless winters in Kashmir are not merely about the loss of scenic beauty or seasonal nostalgia. They signal a deep transformation in how the Valley functions as an ecological and social system. Winter in Kashmir was once predictable. Snow would begin to fall by late December, deepen through January, and linger well into February and

Over time, the continuous inflow of sewage has resulted in visible and persistent degradation of the Dal Lake. The water has blackened; there is foul odour and excessive weed growth across different sections of the lake. For nearly fifteen years, Dal Lake has been silently absorbing the waste of a growing city—untreated sewage, household discharge,

Anchar Lake plays a silent but critical role. It absorbs excess water during heavy rainfall. It supports migratory birds. It stabilizes the local climate. Its loss would ripple far beyond its shoreline. At first light, Anchar Lake looks calm.  The water barely ripples, trapped beneath thick mats of weeds and floating waste. Located in the

Most households in Srinagar receive water only once every two to three days, often for limited hours, forcing families to store water or rely on costly private tankers. Srinagar is experiencing an acute and recurring drinking water shortage, marked by irregular supply, low pressure, and frequent dry taps across several residential areas. These water supply

The Jhelum’s story is both a warning and a reminder that a river can carry a civilisation only as long as the civilisation cares for it. If pollution continues unchecked, the damage will not only erase aquatic life but also erase the memory of a city built around water. The Jhelum River, once the shimmering