Srinagar, July 5 -- The Kashmir Valley, once hailed as paradise on earth for its scenic grandeur, salubrious climate, and rich biodiversity, is today showing signs of severe ecological stress and vulnerabilities. The harmony that once defined its natural systems is rapidly giving way to a pattern of disruption, imbalance and climate change. From prolonged dry spells to erratic precipitation patterns and to crop-destroying hailstorms, the Valley's environmental fabric is unravelling in many ways that were unimaginable a few decades ago. The climate crisis is no longer a distant susceptibility but a lived reality in Kashmir, demanding urgent introspection and actions. Time is still with us to listen and learn from nature, respond decisively...