Arjumand Wani

India, April 10 -- Declining snowfall and changing weather patterns are disrupting traditional Bakarwal migration in Kashmir Many nomadic families are now staying back through winter, abandoning centuries-old seasonal movement Warmer, drier winters and weaker western disturbances are altering snowfall and pasture cycles While staying reduces migration costs, it exposes families to new risks from sudden extreme weather Experts warn the shift could erode cultural identity and strain livelihoods...

Foto: Arjumand Wani Os efeitos das mudanças climáticas são sentidos com cada vez mais intensidade no Vale da Caxemira a cada ano que passa. O setor mais recente a sentir o impacto é a indústria tradicional de fabricação de tacos de críquete da região.