India, March 26 -- Ladakh recorded one of its warmest winters in recent years, with temperatures significantly above normal

Snowfall patterns were uneven, with a sharp deficit in Leh and excess snowfall in Kargil

Farmers report shifting crop zones, reduced yields and growing dependence on climate-resilient varieties

Warmer winters are increasing pest outbreaks and altering traditional farming cycles

Experts warn of long-term risks to glaciers, water availability, wildlife and fragile mountain ecosystems

An unusually warm winter, combined with uneven snowfall, has marked the 2025-26 season in Ladakh, raising concerns about changing weather patterns in the high-altitude region.

Data from the India Meteorological Department (IMD) shows...