Kashmir's growing heat crisis hits health and harvests
Published: 7/21/2025

Kashmir faces a severe heat crisis affecting health and harvests, as temperatures hit record-breaking levels and rains become erratic. Farmers like Zaina Begum are struggling to save their crops, with the region recording its hottest temperatures in decades. Climate change impacts like reduced snowfall, glacier melting, and prolonged dry spells are disrupting water availability and agriculture, leading to long-term consequences for Kashmir's biodiversity and water security.