Srinagar, July 9 -- The effects of global warming are clear worldwide, and Kashmir is no exception. Rising temperatures and changing seasonal patterns are no longer rare; they are the new normal. Since 1850, Earth's average temperature has increased by about 0.11degF (0.06degC) per decade, totalling around 2degF. Alarmingly, this rate has tripled since 1982, now reaching 0.36degF (0.20degC) per decade. According to NOAA, 2024 was the hottest year since global records began in 1850. The World Meteorological Organization predicts a 70% chance that average global temperatures will exceed the 1.5degC threshold between 2025 and 2029. These statistics highlight a serious situation not just for the planet, but especially for areas like Kashmir....