Impact Of Dry Chillai Kalan Felt On Water Resources In Kashmir (J&K) UT India

Abstract

The present study reports the impact of dry Chillai- Kalan (2024) in Kashmir (UT). The prolonged dry spell in Kashmir especially in the peak time of Chillai- Kalan (40days) has last shadow on Kashmir’s major water resources including Vishaw and other ground water resources. The snowfall in Chillai-Kalan is pivotal to have adequate water and to refill the water resources both surface water and underground. but this time dry spell in Chillai- Kalan has last shadow on the water bodies. The impact is due to global warming, every day the temperature is showing an increase in Kashmir valley above normal.