How winds above Tibet quietly replenish water for nearly 2 billion people

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May 12, 2026, 3:50 pm120 ptsTrending
The "Asian Water Towers" (AWTs), a high-altitude region with a mean elevation exceeding 4,000 meters, serve as the primary freshwater source for nearly 2 billion people. While the Indian summer monsoon is well known for shaping seasonal rainfall patterns that help feed the AWTs, the hydrological role of the…

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