The alarming rate of glacier melting in Kashmir, particularly the Kolahoi Glacier, poses a significant threat to the region's water supply, agriculture, and biodiversity. With a 23% reduction in glacier area since 1962 and rising temperatures, the impact on hydroelectric power, paddy cultivation, and alpine ecosystems is profound. This environmental crisis not only endangers local livelihoods but also diminishes the natural beauty and cultural identity of Kashmir.

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