Srinagar, Feb. 21 -- Climate change is having a serious impact on water management in Jammu and Kashmir, leading to issues like water scarcity and extreme weather. The region has experienced rising temperatures, unpredictable rainfall, shrinking glaciers, and less available water. Notably, glaciers in the Pir Panjal and Greater Himalayas, which feed local rivers, are retreating rapidly. The Kolhai Glacier's shrinkage is particularly concerning, as it is essential for the Jhelum River. This reduction in glacier size is resulting in decreased water flow in major rivers, while springs and small streams used by communities for drinking water and irrigation are drying up. Changes in rainfall patterns have created longer dry spells and reduced ...