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Himalayan Snow Decline Threatens Major River Basins

Himalayan Snow Decline Threatens Major River Basins Why in News ? A new ICIMOD report highlights alarming snow persistence decline across the Hindu Kush Himalayas, risking reduced water flow in the Ganga, Indus, and Brahmaputra basins. This threatens water security, agriculture, hydropower, and livelihoods for nearly two billion people. About the Sharp Decline in Snow …