Unseasonal Snowfall Devastates Apricot Orchards in Ladakh, Farmers Face Heavy Losses

By  News On Air   Apr 21, 2025

In Ladakh, the picturesque apricot blossoms that brought joy and festivity to Ladakh just days ago have now given way to heartbreak and hardship for local farmers, as unseasonal heavy snowfall and rainfall battered orchards across the Kargil district, causing widespread destruction and economic despair. Villages in Ladakh have reported severe crop damage.

Our correspondent reported that farmers who had nurtured their orchards are facing losses. Unpredictable weather patterns and calamities in the region serve as a sobering reminder of the urgent need to address climate vulnerability in Ladakh.

In Ladakh, long-term measures to support climate-resilient agriculture are required, as the aftermath of unpredictable weather highlights the fragility of rural livelihoods in the region.