# Water and energy security in Jammu and Kashmir > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/water-and-energy-security-in-jammu-and-kashmir > Updated: 2026-09-25T05:36:41.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2. Jammu and Kashmir is navigating complex water and energy security challenges. The regional government has established a long-term roadmap to increase operational hydropower capacity to 10,969.65 MW by December 2035, a goal intended to strengthen energy security and reduce reliance on external power. This expansion relies on significant projects in the Chenab, Jhelum, and Ravi basins, with several large-scale hydroelectric developments scheduled for commissioning between 2027 and 2029. Simultaneously, the region is experiencing a deepening water crisis characterized by scarcity in traditional sources such as springs, canals, lakes, and glaciers. In Srinagar, water supplies have become unpredictable, affecting daily routines. While the region has historically been considered water-abundant, recent precipitation deficits and declining spring flows, such as the drying of the Achabal Mughal Garden spring, indicate shifting hydrological systems. Experts have highlighted the necessity of treating groundwater as strategic natural infrastructure to mitigate the increasing unpredictability of surface water. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-25: Kashmir faces deepening water scarcity and hydrological shifts Kashmir is experiencing increasing water scarcity as springs, glaciers, and surface water sources decline, prompting calls to treat groundwater as strategic infrastructure to ensure long-term security. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/kashmir-faces-deepening-water-scarcity-and-hydrological-shifts ### 2026-08-28: Jammu and Kashmir targets 11,000 MW hydropower capacity by 2035 Jammu and Kashmir aims to triple its hydropower capacity to nearly 11,000 MW by 2035 to enhance energy security and reduce external power dependence. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/jammu-and-kashmir-targets-11000-mw-hydropower-capacity-by-2035 --- Cite as: Water and energy security in Jammu and Kashmir. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/water-and-energy-security-in-jammu-and-kashmir