Srinagar, May 8 -- In the face of this adversity, it is essential to highlight the particular vulnerabilities of regions like Kashmir, which often face unique challenges during such extreme weather events. While the rest of the country braces itself for soaring temperatures, the focus must also extend to Kashmir, otherwise one of the regions which experiences moderate temperature during spring and summer.

Kashmir, despite being a hilly region and known for its cold climate, is no longer immune to the impacts of heatwaves. The region in recent years has witnessed long spells of rising temperatures, an indication of creeping climate change. The IMD's predictions of a fresh heatwave spell sweeping across Northwest India should thus serve as...