The scenic mountains of Battagram, once known for their consistent May snowfall, remained bare this year, triggering a deepening water crisis in the region. Experts and locals attribute this alarming shift to the growing impacts of climate change, which has disrupted natural weather cycles and endangered the livelihoods, health, and environment of thousands.

The lack of snowmelt—a key water source for streams, agriculture, and daily use—has resulted in dried-up water channels, stunted crop growth, and a worrying rise in health and societal challenges.

Climate change activist Saba Khan from Tikri Koza Banda said, “The disappearance of May snowfall is not just a weather anomaly; it’s a warning. Battagram is facing a climate emergency. The glaciers and snowlines are receding every year, and that’s directly impacting our water availability and food security. There needs to........

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