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Melting Glaciers In Kashmir Signal Deepening Climate Crisis
Kashmiri men sit along a stream as water flows through a lush green landscape beneath the foothills of the Himalayas on the outskirts of Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, on May 16, 2026. Glaciers across the Kashmir Himalayas have shrunk rapidly over the past several decades due to rising temperatures, reduced snowfall, and changing weather patterns, which accelerate ice loss in the region. Recent scientific studies indicate that some glaciers, including the Thajiwas Glacier in Sonamarg, have lost nearly 88 percent of their ice volume, while broader research suggests Kashmir has lost nearly 25-30 percent of its glaciers over the last six decades. Climate experts and international reports warn that the rapid retreat of Himalayan glaciers threatens rivers, agriculture, ecosystems, and water supplies for millions across South Asia. (Photo by Firdous Nazir/NurPhoto)
