Srinagar, July 31 -- Srinagar, the summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir, is situated within the tectonically active and ecologically fragile Kashmir Valley, flanked by the Pir Panjal and Greater Himalayan ranges. The city, historically defined by its temperate climate and ecological richness including Dal Lake, the Jhelum River and other water body systems have witnessed a pronounced shift in its climatic regime over the past two to three decades. Increasingly characterized by hydro-meteorological volatility, Srinagarites now contend with erratic precipitation patterns, anomalous seasonal transitions, and extreme weather events. This evolving climatic landscape has necessitated a paradigm shift in Agricultural/horticultural practices, urba...