Himalayan glaciers
Kashmir's Critical Water Crisis: Record Low Rainfall Depletes Rivers and Threatens Regional Water Security
Dec 08, 2025 11:14 pm CST
Kashmir valley is facing an unprecedented water crisis with an 83% rainfall deficit causing the Jhelum river to drop below record levels. Experts warn that without immediate conservation efforts and sufficient snowfall this winter, the region could experience its worst drought in a decade, as Himalayan glaciers continue to retreat and municipal water supplies decrease across Srinagar.
Fourth Khangri Glacier Expedition: Scientists Study Climate Change Impact on Eastern Himalayan Glaciers in Arunachal Pradesh
Nov 08, 2025 09:38 pm CST
The fourth Khangri glacier expedition has begun in Arunachal Pradesh to study how Himalayan glaciers respond to climate change. Led by glaciologist Dr. Parmanand Sharma, the multidisciplinary team will conduct research in one of India's least studied cryosphere regions. The expedition aims to monitor glacier mass balance, assess Glacial Lake Outburst Flood risks, and understand implications for the Brahmaputra river system's water security affecting millions in northeastern India.