Wahid Bhat

Wahid Bhat is a journalist from Jammu and Kashmir who covers environmental issues, including climate change, water, mining, forests, pollution, and wildlife. He has also worked on media projects that use creative ways to engage audiences and counter misinformation on climate and the environment. His interest in water grew after witnessing how droughts, floods, and falling groundwater levels impact people’s lives. As an India Water Portal fellow, he hopes to better understand how communities navigate water challenges and to share their stories. Wahid’s work has appeared in Earth Journalism, Scroll.in, IndiaSpend, and Groundreport.in, and he has received awards and reporting grants for his journalism.