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Climate change is transforming life in Kashmir's mountain villages. Once‑abundant springs have dried up or become polluted.
In Anderwan, families rely on irregular government water deliveries and face long, steep walks to collect what little is available for their daily needs. Hydrologists link the crisis to shifting snowfall and torrential rain, as well as activities that disrupt natural water flows.
As cultural traditions tied to the water springs fade, activists and volunteers are working to clean up and protect what remains — while residents continue to wait for long‑promised access to tap water.