Srinagar, Feb. 19 -- Jammu and Kashmir government has taken up the issue of the drying Achabal stream with the Geological Survey of India (GSI).

Sources said the Chief Secretary has directed the General Administration Department to request the GSI to dispatch a team of experts to the region. The team will investigate the causes of the crisis and recommend remedial measures.

The famous Achabal waterfall, a key water source in the region, has completely dried up, leaving many communities struggling for water. Reports indicate that 65% of water sources in the area are severely depleted, creating drought-like conditions.

Environmental experts attribute the crisis to climate change and global warming, which have significantly impacted the l...