J&K Mountains Warming Faster Than Plains

A new study by researchers at IIT Kharagpur found that the mountains in Jammu and Kashmir are warming up much faster than the plains.

Over the past 20 years, high-altitude regions have warmed by nearly 1 degree Celsius.

This is happening because as snow melts earlier, the dark rocks underneath absorb more heat, making the area warmer.

The plains, on the other hand, are cooling slightly due to increased irrigation.

The study also found that nighttime temperatures are rising faster than daytime temperatures.

Experts warn that this warming could affect water resources, agriculture, and tourism in the region.

They say that more vehicles and construction are making the problem worse.

Forest fires are also adding to the warming by releasing more carbon into the air.