🌍 Gangotri Glacier: A Warning from the Himalayas

The Gangotri Glacier is not just ice locked in the Himalayas—it is the heartbeat of the Ganga river system. Supplying water to millions across Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, and West Bengal, this glacier sustains agriculture, industries, and livelihoods.

But a detailed scientific study has raised alarming questions:

Snowfall in the region is declining due to climate change.

Melting of snow and glaciers is accelerating.

Extreme rainfall events, often misclassified as “cloudbursts,” are driving flash floods and landslides.

This shift in the Himalayan water cycle doesn’t just threaten mountain communities—it impacts the very water security of India’s heartland. The study reminds us that the Gangotri system is undergoing profound changes, and without deeper research, we risk misjudging disasters and underestimating future crises.

🌐 What’s needed?

More scientific monitoring with satellites and AI-based simulations.

Evidence-based policies for water management.

Climate resilience strategies to secure our rivers and downstream populations.

The Gangotri glacier is a warning signal. Protecting it means protecting India’s lifeline.

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