Srinagar, Jan. 29 -- The unseasonably warm weather has become now a recurring phenomenon the world over. Last year in April, millions of people across South Asia faced sweltering temperatures. Severe heatwaves in India during this period caused about 110 reported deaths due to heatstroke. The intermittent heatwaves have been a cause of deep concern both globally as well as in South Asia. According to UNICEF, four times as many South Asian children could be exposed to extreme heatwaves in the 2050s. However, frequent warm weather in the cold regions like Kashmir should be of even greater concern. This is a serious development as the rise in temperature could lead to early melting of snow in high altitudes. The onset of early warmth could t...