Meerut: In the first detailed “List of glaciers” in the Alaknanda river basin, which contribute maximum water to the river GangesA source of livelihood for millions of people, scientists discovered a reduction of 59 sq km in glacier area over a period of nearly 50 years between 1968 and 2020. This means that 8% of the total area of glaciers has decreased. Scientists say that due to this there may be a shortage of water in the holy river. He said regional climate change was a major factor behind the development.
This study of the river basin, which took more than two years to complete, was published in Geocarto Journal by Taylor and Francis. The average glacial retreat rate in the basin was 11.75 m per year.
This study of the river basin, which took more than two years to complete, was published in Geocarto Journal by Taylor and Francis. The average glacial retreat rate in the basin was 11.75 m per year.