Jammu & Kashmir
Nodal Department:Department of Environment & Climate Change
9
Priority Sectors
235
Activities
35
SAPCC Indicators
18
State Departments
State Profile
Districts
20
Area
42,241 km²
Population
1.23 Cr
Region
North
Climate Zones
1
Avg Temperature
16°C
Annual Rainfall
1,100 mm
Forest & Tree Cover
25,013.36 km²
Jammu & Kashmir's Progress on NAPCC Indicators
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About Jammu & Kashmir SAPCC
SAPCC Overview
Jammu & Kashmir SAPCC 1.0 was prepared in 2014 for the former State of Jammu and Kashmir, before the administrative reorganisation of 2019, and its geographical coverage included present-day Ladakh. Its institutional descriptions and proposed actions reflect the former-state framework and do not confirm current Union Territory arrangements. Preparation involved state-level councils, an expert committee, sector working groups, line departments and stakeholder consultations, with technical support from GIZ and CTRAN.
Climate profile
- Jammu and Kashmir has strong climatic variation caused by elevation and mountain topography. Lower parts of Jammu have comparatively hot subtropical conditions, while the Kashmir Valley has a cooler temperate climate with cold winters and snowfall in surrounding higher areas.
- Rainfall and snowfall are influenced by both the southwest monsoon and western disturbances. Snow, glaciers and seasonal precipitation are important for rivers, springs, lakes, wetlands and water availability.
- Jammu & Kashmir SAPCC 1.0 identifies warming, changing rainfall conditions and declining snowfall in parts of the former state. Its regional projections indicate further warming and changes in rainfall and rainy days, while reflecting the modelling information available when Jammu & Kashmir SAPCC 1.0 was prepared.
Climate stress at a glance
- The Pir Panjal and Himalayan ranges, the Kashmir Valley, mountain rivers, lakes and wetlands create distinct climate and ecosystem conditions.
- Agriculture and horticulture—including fruit and saffron cultivation—depend on seasonal temperature, precipitation, snow and water availability.
- Tourism, hydropower, forests, biodiversity and disaster preparedness are closely connected with mountain ecosystems and changing river and weather conditions.