Budgam. In the year 2026, unprecedented changes are being seen in the weather in many parts of the country, and Kashmir is also not untouched by this change. There has been a sudden change in the weather after considerable snowfall in the valley in the first week of February. Where till a few days ago there was a white blanket of snow everywhere, now the same trees have started getting decorated with flowers. Especially the almond flowers have bloomed about two weeks before the normal time. Usually these flowers bloom in the first week of March and indicate the arrival of spring from winter, but this time the signs of harvest are already visible.
Almond flowers are considered the first sign of spring. This time the premature blooming of flowers has become a cause of concern for both farmers and meteorologists. Experts say that due to high temperature in winter and less snow falling, the flowers have bloomed early. Although this scene is very beautiful to see, it is also a sign of danger for the farmers. If there is sudden cold or frost, the delicate flowers can be damaged, which can affect the subsequent fruit yield. This untimely weather change in the valley shows that the weather pattern in the Himalayan region is changing. Premature blooming flowers not only provide a natural beauty to enjoy, but also a reminder of how quickly climate change can happen. In other dry fruit trees of Kashmir too, like cherry blossoms, flowers bloom in the first week of March, but this time they started appearing only in the third week of February.
This precocious blooming process has attracted people and tourists to the valley. People are arriving to see the colorful sheets of pink and white flowers, but farmers are worried that the sudden change in weather may damage the crop. After this, this spring which came before time is beautiful on one hand, but on the other hand it also warns about the possible impact on future yields. Overall, this weather change of Kashmir has become a matter of concern for the natural beauty as well as farmers and environmental experts.
