Climate change

Srinagar: Reports of unseasonal flowering and leaf growth in apple, almond, and other fruit trees across parts of Kashmir have triggered concern among orchardists, who fear the phenomenon may signal deeper climate change impacts on…

Growers say adverse climatic conditions, including hailstorms, disease outbreaks, threaten their livelihoods; urge govt for crop insurance scheme Srinagar: Apple production in Kashmir has plummeted by at least 30% for the second…

Dr. Mehak Jonjua: In recent years, Jammu and Kashmir has emerged as a significant focus area for cutaneous leishmaniasis (CL), a parasitic disease caused by the Leishmania species. The regions most affected include the Chenab Valley,…