rainfall deficit
Kashmir's Critical Water Crisis: Record Low Rainfall Depletes Rivers and Threatens Regional Water Security
Dec 08, 2025 11:14 pm CST
Kashmir valley is facing an unprecedented water crisis with an 83% rainfall deficit causing the Jhelum river to drop below record levels. Experts warn that without immediate conservation efforts and sufficient snowfall this winter, the region could experience its worst drought in a decade, as Himalayan glaciers continue to retreat and municipal water supplies decrease across Srinagar.
Climate Change Transforms India's Monsoon: 45% of Country Faces Extreme Rainfall in 2025
Oct 17, 2025 10:09 pm CST
The 2025 Southwest Monsoon has dramatically reshaped India's climate landscape, with 45% of the country experiencing extreme rainfall resulting in over 1,500 deaths. Climate experts attribute this intensification to global warming rather than traditional El Niño or La Niña patterns, with rising sea temperatures, shifting Western Disturbances, and accelerated Himalayan glacial melt creating a perfect storm of environmental challenges that demand urgent adaptation strategies.