News Topic:Water Scarcity

Water crisis grips Pulwama village on Eid-ul-Fitr

As Kashmir celebrated Eid-ul-Fitr, the people of Batpora Rajpora in Pulwama district found themselves in the midst of a pressing issue - a severe water shortage.

Residents of Pulwama’s Sonzwatter village face longstanding water crisis

Residents of Sonzwatter village in southern Kashmir's Pulwama district have demanded potable water in the area.

Kashmir faces water scarcity crisis as dry spell hampers 20% of potable supply

Amidst a prolonged dry spell in Kashmir, approximately 20 per cent of the valley’s potable water supply is “badly affected”, the Jal Shakti Department said.
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Kashmir grapples with unprecedented water crisis amidst prolonged dry spell

A severe water crisis has engulfed the Kashmir region, triggered by an extended dry winter spell that has severely impacted its water sources, raising urgent alarms.

Jal Shakti Department sounds alarm as Kashmir’s water bodies reach historic low levels

The Jal Shakti Department has issued an alarm as Kashmir grapples with a prolonged dry spell, leading to a partial drying of water bodies across the valley.

Water crisis grips south Kashmir as dry spell depletes key sources

The prolonged dry spell in the Kashmir valley has resulted in the depletion of renowned water bodies in south Kashmir, triggering a water shortage in numerous villages.

Drying springs in Kashmir’s Pulwama district spark water shortage crisis

The persistent dry spell in the Kashmir has led to the drying up of renowned water springs in Pulwama district, causing a water shortage in several villages.

Pulwama’s Hakripora residents protest, demand potable water

Residents of Hakripora village in Kakapora-Newa hamlet in Pulwama district staged a protest on Wednesday against the shortage of drinking water.

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Srinagar Lok Sabha Seat: Waheed-ur-Rehman Para poorest candidate in fray

The PDP candidate for the Srinagar constituency, Waheed-ur-Rahman Para, is the poorest candidate in the fray with a house valued at a mere Rs 32 lac.
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PDP to represent sentiment of youth, says Waheed Para

Waheed-ur-Rehman Para on Wednesday said that the party will try its best to represent the sentiment of youth in the Parliament democratically.

BJP’s polarising rants result of INDIA alliance’s success: Mehbooba

Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) President Mehbooba Mufti delivered a scathing critique of the escalating turbulence and fear gripping Jammu and Kashmir.

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Flash flood hits Tenghar village in Pulwama

In a harrowing ordeal for the residents of Tenghar village in southern Kashmir's Pulwama district, a sudden flash flood wreaked havoc, inundating over a dozen homes.

Heavy rain can’t dampen spirits as DDC Member Javed Rahim Bhat joins PDP

In a significant development, District Development Council (DDC) Member Javed Rahim Bhat, hailing from Rajpora, officially joined the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).