Where winters once brought deep snow and predictable seasons to Skardu, the natural balance is now visibly breaking down. Snowfall is steadily declining, rain falls out of season, while years of drought are drying the land. Springs that once flowed freely no longer, crops no longer follow their usual cycle, and pastureland is shrinking.
Reduced snowfall means less meltwater, leading to growing water shortages that threaten agriculture, livestock, and daily life. Climate change here is no longer a distant idea it is reaching homes, fields, and livelihoods. Without timely snow, there will be no water, and without water, survival becomes harder.
The warning signs are clear, and the cost of inaction will be severe. Protecting nature today is the only way to secure water, food, and life tomorrow. This land’s future now depends on urgent action and collective responsibility
