News Topic:Water Scarcity

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.

Kashmir’s paddy land hit by irrigation shortage: Officials

Agriculture sector in Kashmir was affected by climate change as 25 per cent of paddy land remained without a crop this year.

Water scarcity triggers protest at Srinagar locality

Inhabitants of the Nai Sadak area of Habba Kadal here on Monday staged a protest against the PHE Department for failing to provide adequate water supply.

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