Srinagar, July 20 -- The changing climate of Jammu and Kashmir is no longer a distant environmental concern-it is an unfolding reality that is reshaping lives, livelihoods and landscapes. The recent cloudbursts, flash floods, landslides and erratic rainfall across several districts are stark reminders that the region is entering an era of increasing climate uncertainty. What were once considered rare weather events are now becoming alarmingly frequent. Jammu and Kashmir has always been known for its fragile ecology. Snow-fed rivers, glaciers, dense forests and mountainous terrain make the region exceptionally sensitive to climatic changes. Rising temperatures, shrinking glaciers, changing snowfall patterns and unpredictable rainfall have ...