Srinagar, July 4 -- The Jhelum River, the lifeline of the Kashmir Valley, is gasping. On Wednesday, the water level at Sangam in south Kashmir's Anantnag district dropped to an alarming 0.19 feet-its lowest for this time of year in at least five years. This disturbing benchmark is not just a statistic but a dire reflection of the twin calamities of a prolonged heat wave and an unprecedented dry spell that are currently gripping Jammu and Kashmir. The Jhelum, historically fed by snowmelt from the surrounding mountains and sustained by seasonal rains, is showing clear signs of distress. Its tributaries, too, have seen drastic reductions in flow. For us, this river is not just a source of water but a symbol of culture, economy, and survival....