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May92025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

Baglihar Dam Gates Open Amid Heavy Rainfall, Flood Risk Grows in Jammu & Kashmir

The Baglihar Dam on the Chenab River has opened two spillway gates following intense rainfall across Jammu and Kashmir, prompting flood alerts in downstream areas. Rising water levels in the Chenab are now threatening low-lying settlements, raising concerns about potential inundation. The heavy rainfall has also triggered landslides along the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway, disrupting one of the region’s most vital transport corridors. A major slide in the Chamba area has forced authorities to suspend vehicular movement along the route. Road-clearing operations are currently underway, with the highway expected to reopen once debris is removed and conditions stabilize. The developing weather emergency comes amid heightened geopolitical tensions following the recent terror attack in P...

India launches first high-altitude climate research station in Jammu & Kashmir

Breaking News, Climate Actions

India has taken a major step in climate science with the launch of its first high altitude climate research station in Jammu and Kashmir’s Udhampur district. The station inaugurated by Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh is set to boost India’s efforts in climate forecasting and research, especially in the Himalayan region. Located at one of the highest altitudes in the northwestern Himalayas the new facility is expected to play a key role in understanding the changing climate patterns in sensitive mountain ecosystems. It also reflects India’s growing leadership in global climate initiatives under the guidance of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Dr. Singh during the inauguration ceremony says “This station marks a significant milestone in India's journey toward climate resilience and scie...

Jammu & Kashmir Water at Risk Untreated Waste Flows Into Jhelum Raising Alarm

Breaking News, Climate Actions

The Jammu and Kashmir government has admitted that untreated wastewater from Anantnag, Bijbehara and Mattan is being discharged into local nallahs (streams) which ultimately feed into the Jhelum River the Valley’s primary source of drinking water. The disclosure, made in a written response by the Housing and Urban Development Department on March 11, 2025, has sparked outrage among lawmakers and environmental activists. The revelation came after MLA Bashir Ahmad Shah Veeri questioned the state of drainage infrastructure in the Legislative Assembly. The government acknowledged that while sewage from households is treated at sewage treatment plants (STPs) where available, much of the refuse is released directly into local streams. Veeri slammed the administration’s response, calling it ...