Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 05:09am on 21 Jul 2025,Monday Weather & Environment
An intense heatwave in Kashmir has devastated crops and endangered lives, with temperatures hitting 37.4°C — the highest in 70 years. Farmers like Zaina Begum fear losing livelihoods as paddy fields dry up and apple orchards wither. “We have nothing left,” Begum said. Hospitals report rising cases of heat-related illnesses. Experts blame climate change and warn of long-term threats to water, agriculture, and biodiversity. “These trends are not seasonal anomalies,” said glaciologist Mohammad Farooq Azam. Environmentalists say rapid urbanisation worsens the crisis. Despite claims of action, locals urge urgent steps to prevent further damage. (PC: BBC)
