Snow in Himalayas Reaches Lowest Level in 23 Years, Threatening Water Supply for Nearly 2 Billion People: Report

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By Cristen Hemingway JaynesApr 22, 2025, 3:46 pm182 ptsTrendingTop
Snowfall in Asia’s Hindu Kush Himalaya (HKH) region has reached its lowest level in 23 years, threatening almost two billion people who depend on snowmelt for water, a new report warns. The most recent Snow Update Report by the International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD) said the region…

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