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Snow hits 23-year low in the Himalayas — now it is threatening 2 billion people
It has stopped snowing in the Himalayas. As a result, the water supply two billion people is under threat. The mountain range ...
‘23 year low’: Freak climate event spells catastrophe
A freak weather event in one of the world’s most densely-populated areas is threatening two billion lives. It has stopped snowing in the Himalayas. As a result, the water supply two billion people is ...
The Print on MSN5d
Ganga basin hits 23-year low as Himalayan region spirals into 3rd year of shrinking snowfall
Indus sees steepest 5-year drop, Mekong & Salween lose over 50% snow. ICIMOD urges urgent basin-level action, adaptive infrastructure & regional cooperation to avert drought crisis.
Which is the Longest River in the World?
The longest river in the world is the Nile River, located in Africa. It is an important backbone for the survival and ...
The Daily Star5d
Hindu Kush Himalayan snow deficit threatens water supply for India, neighbouring countries
South Asia faces a twin crisis due to an alarming reduction in snow cover across the Hindu Kush Himalayan (HKH) region, ...
Oneindia6d
Snow Persistence in Hindu Kush Declines to Record Low, Endangering Water Security in South Asia
A new report reveals snow persistence in the Hindu Kush is at a 23-year low, risking water security for nearly two billion ...
Ganga basin records lowest snow persistence in 23 years: Report
The alarming statistic is compounded by the fact that 2025 marks the third consecutive year of below-normal seasonal snow ...
Water shortage risk up as snow in Himalayas at 23-year record low
The Ganga and Brahmaputra basins have experienced a record low in snow persistence — the fraction of time snow is on the ...
Report highlights worsening snow level in the Himalayas, experts warn of an impending water crisis
The sharp drop in snow levels across the region could seriously affect water supply to nearly two billion people in India ...
Dhaka Tribune18d
Dhaka seeks Delhi's cooperation in renewing Ganges water treaty
“The Ganges Water Sharing Treaty is going to expire next year ... and livelihoods of about 14% of the country’s population, who reside in the Teesta River basin, depend on the availability of the ...