Jammu, Feb. 18 -- The postponement of the second phase of the 5th edition of the Khelo India Winter Games is a stark reminder that Jammu and Kashmir is bearing the brunt of climate change. With hilly areas experiencing below-average snowfall and the plains suffering from a significant rain deficit, the region is facing a looming environmental crisis that threatens both agriculture and water availability.
The prolonged dry spell has left farmers across both Jammu and Kashmir deeply concerned about their crops, while experts warn of an impending water crisis in the summer months due to the depletion of groundwater levels.
Originally scheduled to be held in Gulmarg from February 22-25, the second leg of the Khelo India Winter Games has been ...