Srinagar, Dec. 11 -- Kashmir's climate is no longer a gentle rhythm of seasons but a violent swing between extremes, a transformation so stark that the Valley once known for its snowy winters and mild summers now reels under record-breaking heatwaves, vanishing rivers and collapsing traditions.

Kashmir Valley is living through a climatic upheaval that feels almost apocalyptic. In July 2025, Srinagar recorded its highest temperature in over 70 years, while Pahalgam touched its hottest day ever. June was among the hottest in nearly five decades, and the Jhelum's flow has dipped by nearly 30%, leaving farmers desperate and households struggling for water. This is not a passing anomaly but a deep rupture in the Valley's ecological balance. ...