In Pictures: Jhelum shrinks as Kashmir grapples with dry winter

A houseboat rests on a dry patch as water level has receded in the Jhelum river due to unprecedented dry spell in Jammu and Kashmir. Photo: Mubashir Khan for Greater Kashmir

Unusual dry spell amid harsh period of winters is making the people and the government fearful in Kashmir as apprehensions of water-scarce summer looms heavily on the region. (Photo: Mubashir Khan/ GK)

With places known for winter tourism including Gulmarg and Sonamarg being dry and deserted, the ongoing climate crisis is crushing the region’s already frail economy. (Mubashir Khan/ GK)

The Chief Engineer for Kashmir’s Jal Shakti Department or Water and Sanitation Department Sanjeev Malhotra has warned of alarming situation if the dry spell continues. (Photo: Mubashir Khan/ GK)

The impact of global climate change being witnessed in Kashmir has a potential to seriously harm the region’s economy and the fragile ecosystem of the Himalayan belt. (Photo: Mubashir Khan/ GK)

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