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19 May 2026

A Kashmiri man fishes from a boat amid lotus leaves on the waters of Dal Lake during a hot summer day in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, on May 19, 2026. Kashmir is experiencing a severe heatwave as the summer season begins, with temperatures rising sharply across the Valley and several parts of India facing unusually hot weather conditions. Dal Lake, a prominent tourist destination in Kashmir, faces ecological challenges, with tens of millions of liters of sewage entering the lake daily, along with approximately 80,000 tonnes of silt annually and waste from nearby settlements and houseboats. Increased nitrogen and phosphorus levels contribute to aggressive weed growth and reduced oxygen levels, impacting the lake's ecosystem.

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19 May 2026

A Kashmiri man fishes from a boat amid lotus leaves on the waters of Dal Lake during a hot summer day in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, on May 19, 2026. Kashmir is experiencing a severe heatwave as the summer season begins, with temperatures rising sharply across the Valley and several parts of India facing unusually hot weather conditions. Dal Lake, a prominent tourist destination in Kashmir, faces ecological challenges, with tens of millions of liters of sewage entering the lake daily, along with approximately 80,000 tonnes of silt annually and waste from nearby settlements and houseboats. Increased nitrogen and phosphorus levels contribute to aggressive weed growth and reduced oxygen levels, impacting the lake's ecosystem.

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19 May 2026

A Kashmiri man fishes from a boat amid lotus leaves on the waters of Dal Lake during a hot summer day in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, on May 19, 2026. Kashmir is experiencing a severe heatwave as the summer season begins, with temperatures rising sharply across the Valley and several parts of India facing unusually hot weather conditions. Dal Lake, a prominent tourist destination in Kashmir, faces ecological challenges, with tens of millions of liters of sewage entering the lake daily, along with approximately 80,000 tonnes of silt annually and waste from nearby settlements and houseboats. Increased nitrogen and phosphorus levels contribute to aggressive weed growth and reduced oxygen levels, impacting the lake's ecosystem.

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19 May 2026

Kashmiri men fish while sitting in a boat on the waters of Dal Lake during a hot summer day in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, on May 19, 2026. Kashmir is experiencing a severe heatwave as the summer season begins, with temperatures rising sharply across the Valley and several parts of India facing unusually hot weather conditions. Dal Lake, a prominent tourist destination in Kashmir, faces ecological challenges, with tens of millions of liters of sewage entering the lake daily, along with approximately 80,000 tonnes of silt annually and waste from nearby settlements and houseboats. Increased nitrogen and phosphorus levels contribute to aggressive weed growth and reduced oxygen levels, impacting the lake's ecosystem.

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19 May 2026

A man fishes on the banks of Dal Lake during a hot summer day in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, on May 19, 2026. Kashmir is experiencing a severe heatwave as the summer season begins, with temperatures rising sharply across the Valley and several parts of India facing unusually hot weather conditions. Dal Lake, a prominent tourist destination in Kashmir, faces ecological challenges, with tens of millions of liters of sewage entering the lake daily, along with approximately 80,000 tonnes of silt annually and waste from nearby settlements and houseboats. Increased nitrogen and phosphorus levels contribute to aggressive weed growth and reduced oxygen levels, impacting the lake's ecosystem.

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19 May 2026

A Kashmiri man fishes from a boat amid lotus leaves on the waters of Dal Lake during a hot summer day in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, on May 19, 2026. Kashmir is experiencing a severe heatwave as the summer season begins, with temperatures rising sharply across the Valley and several parts of India facing unusually hot weather conditions. Dal Lake, a prominent tourist destination in Kashmir, faces ecological challenges, with tens of millions of liters of sewage entering the lake daily, along with approximately 80,000 tonnes of silt annually and waste from nearby settlements and houseboats. Increased nitrogen and phosphorus levels contribute to aggressive weed growth and reduced oxygen levels, impacting the lake's ecosystem.

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19 May 2026

Kashmiri men fish on the waters of Dal Lake during a hot summer day in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, on May 19, 2026. Kashmir is experiencing a severe heatwave as the summer season begins, with temperatures rising sharply across the Valley and several parts of India facing unusually hot weather conditions. Dal Lake, a prominent tourist destination in Kashmir, faces ecological challenges, with tens of millions of liters of sewage entering the lake daily, along with approximately 80,000 tonnes of silt annually and waste from nearby settlements and houseboats. Increased nitrogen and phosphorus levels contribute to aggressive weed growth and reduced oxygen levels, impacting the lake's ecosystem.

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16 May 2026

A guide carries a tourist on his shoulders amid snowy conditions at Affarwat Peak in Gulmarg, Jammu and Kashmir, India, on May 16, 2026. As India experiences an intense heatwave, Kashmir provides a cool escape. Thousands of tourists from across the country are visiting Gulmarg, where temperatures remain pleasant. The meadows and gondola rides are crowded as visitors seek relief from the heat of the plains. Pahalgam is also experiencing a high number of visitors, giving Kashmir's tourism a strong start this summer.

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16 May 2026

Tourists enjoy a gondola ride in Gulmarg, Jammu and Kashmir, India, on May 16, 2026. As India experiences an intense heatwave, Kashmir provides a cooler alternative, attracting thousands of tourists from across the country. The meadows and gondola rides in Gulmarg are crowded as visitors seek relief from the high temperatures in the plains. Pahalgam is also experiencing a significant number of visitors, contributing to a strong start for Kashmir's tourism this summer.

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16 May 2026

Tourists enjoy a gondola ride in Gulmarg, Jammu and Kashmir, India, on May 16, 2026. As India experiences an intense heatwave, Kashmir provides a cooler alternative, attracting thousands of tourists from across the country. The meadows and gondola rides in Gulmarg are crowded as visitors seek relief from the high temperatures in the plains. Pahalgam is also experiencing a significant number of visitors, contributing to a strong start for Kashmir's tourism this summer.

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16 May 2026

A vendor sells snacks as a large number of tourists gather at the Gondola cable car station in Gulmarg, Jammu and Kashmir, India, on May 16, 2026. As India experiences an intense heatwave, Kashmir provides a cooler alternative. Thousands of tourists from across the country visit Gulmarg, where temperatures are more comfortable. The meadows and gondola rides are crowded as visitors seek relief from the heat. Pahalgam is also experiencing high visitor numbers, contributing to a strong start for Kashmir's tourism this summer.

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12 May 2026

Temporary reservoirs form atop the snow-capped Himalayan mountains from melting snow on the way to Nathu La Pass in Phadamchen, Sikkim, India, on April 17, 2026. The Himalayas, known as Asia's ''Water Tower,'' are experiencing rapid snow melt, leading to a decrease in elevation over the past 23 years. This situation contributes to a water crisis potentially affecting two billion people in the region. A report by the International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development highlights that between November 2025 and March 2026, the rate of ''snow persistence'' was 27.8 percent below the historical average. The twelve major river basins in the Hindu Kush-Himalaya region depend on meltwater from the Himalayas, marking the fourth consecutive year of below-normal snow accumulation.

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12 May 2026

Temporary reservoirs form atop the snow-capped Himalayan mountains from melting snow on the way to Nathu La Pass in Phadamchen, Sikkim, India, on April 17, 2026. The Himalayas, known as Asia's ''Water Tower,'' are experiencing rapid snow melt, leading to a decrease in elevation over the past 23 years. This situation contributes to a water crisis potentially affecting two billion people in the region. A report by the International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development highlights that between November 2025 and March 2026, the rate of ''snow persistence'' was 27.8 percent below the historical average. The twelve major river basins in the Hindu Kush-Himalaya region depend on meltwater from the Himalayas, marking the fourth consecutive year of below-normal snow accumulation.

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12 May 2026

Temporary reservoirs form atop the snow-capped Himalayan mountains from melting snow on the way to Nathu La Pass in Phadamchen, Sikkim, India, on April 17, 2026. The Himalayas, known as Asia's ''Water Tower,'' are experiencing rapid snow melt, leading to a decrease in elevation over the past 23 years. This situation contributes to a water crisis potentially affecting two billion people in the region. A report by the International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development highlights that between November 2025 and March 2026, the rate of ''snow persistence'' was 27.8 percent below the historical average. The twelve major river basins in the Hindu Kush-Himalaya region depend on meltwater from the Himalayas, marking the fourth consecutive year of below-normal snow accumulation.

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12 May 2026

Temporary reservoirs form atop the snow-capped Himalayan mountains from melting snow on the way to Nathu La Pass in Phadamchen, Sikkim, India, on April 17, 2026. The Himalayas, known as Asia's ''Water Tower,'' are experiencing rapid snow melt, leading to a decrease in elevation over the past 23 years. This situation contributes to a water crisis potentially affecting two billion people in the region. A report by the International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development highlights that between November 2025 and March 2026, the rate of ''snow persistence'' was 27.8 percent below the historical average. The twelve major river basins in the Hindu Kush-Himalaya region depend on meltwater from the Himalayas, marking the fourth consecutive year of below-normal snow accumulation.

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12 May 2026

Temporary reservoirs form atop the snow-capped Himalayan mountains from melting snow on the way to Nathu La Pass in Phadamchen, Sikkim, India, on April 17, 2026. The Himalayas, known as Asia's ''Water Tower,'' are experiencing rapid snow melt, leading to a decrease in elevation over the past 23 years. This situation contributes to a water crisis potentially affecting two billion people in the region. A report by the International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development highlights that between November 2025 and March 2026, the rate of ''snow persistence'' was 27.8 percent below the historical average. The twelve major river basins in the Hindu Kush-Himalaya region depend on meltwater from the Himalayas, marking the fourth consecutive year of below-normal snow accumulation.

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