Himalayan snow hits 24-year low, threatening 2 billion people's water
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Snow cover across the Hindu Kush Himalaya (HKH) has dropped to its lowest level in over two decades, a new report has revealed.
The HKH, which stretches from Afghanistan to Myanmar, is often referred to as Asia's water tower.
The International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD) released the HKH Snow Update 2026, which found that snow persistence from November 2025 to March 2026 was 27.8% below the long-term average, indicating a water crisis that affects around two billion
The HKH, which stretches from Afghanistan to Myanmar, is often referred to as Asia's water tower.
The International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD) released the HKH Snow Update 2026, which found that snow persistence from November 2025 to March 2026 was 27.8% below the long-term average, indicating a water crisis that affects around two billion
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