1 in 9 Kashmir springs dry

Srinagar, Nov 06: Once the lifeline of Kashmir’s villages, natural springs are increasingly coming under pressure, with scientific studies pointing to declining water discharge, changing snowfall patterns and human interference in their catchment areas. From mountain settlements to traditional village habitations, these age-old sources of freshwater are facing a crisis that could deepen the Valley’s drinking water insecurity. A 2026 study published in Frontiers in Water, titled “GIS-Based Invent

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