as kashmiri poet shams faqir said: ‘\u0627\u0646 \u067e\u0648\u0634 \u062a\u06cc\u0644\u06c1 \u06cc\u0644\u06c1 \u0648\u0646 \u067e\u0648\u0634’ (if we care for our environment, everything else will thrive.<\/em>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“instead of planting trees, we are cutting them down, harming nature, and causing drought in the valley. but today, kashmir\u2019s environment is under threat,\u201d environmental scholar ab majeed said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

kashmir, the northernmost part of the indian subcontinent surrounded by the himalayas and amazing landscapes, is home to famous springs that have flowed for hundreds of years. the achabal spring in anantnag, the nishat garden spring in srinagar, and the aripal spring in tral are notable water sources in kashmir, each known for their unique charm. these springs are not only scenic, but also hold cultural and historical significance. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

but these springs are facing a serious problem. in february 2025, for the first time ever, each one stopped flowing. the unexpected drying of these important water sources is a clear warning to the people living there, who are now dealing with a growing water shortage that affects drinking water, farming, and the culture of kashmir.<\/p>\n\n\n

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