glacier retreat
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.
Swiss Glaciers Experience Unprecedented Melting: 25% Volume Loss in Last Decade Due to Climate Change
Oct 01, 2025 11:22 pm CST
Switzerland's glaciers have suffered catastrophic melting, losing 25% of their volume in the past decade with a 3% reduction in 2025 alone. Scientists attribute this acceleration to anthropogenic global warming, with consequences extending beyond Switzerland to impact hydropower, tourism, agriculture, and water resources across Europe. The retreat is also causing dangerous landscape transformations, including mountain instability.