Nepal's devastating flash floods highlight a critical warning for the vulnerable ecosystem of Jammu and Kashmir. Recent glacier collapses expose the precarious balance of mountain habitats. As development accelerates, the threat of severe rainfall and landslides grows perilously. The unchecked resource exploitation in the name of progress is an alarming concern. We must prioritize environmental protection to ensure the safety and sustainability of our communities and the generations that follow.

The catastrophic flood in Nepal and Tibet is a devastating reminder that disasters rarely occur in isolation.

Jalal Jeelani, an avid trekker and environmental filmmaker, who has trekked to dozens of alpine lakes across J&K, said the glaciers and glacial lakes in the higher reaches of J&K…