Majority of Himalayan glaciers analysed are melting or retreating at varying rates: Govt to Parl panel

Updated: Mar 29 2023 11:19PM

New Delhi, Mar 29 (PTI) Majority of Himalayan glaciers analysed are melting or retreating at varying rates in different regions, the government has said.

It has noted that melting glaciers due to any impact of climate change will not only severely affect the flow in Himalayan river system but will also give rise to natural disasters.

The government's response was given to a parliamentary standing committee looking at Glacier Management in the Country - Monitoring of Glaciers/Lakes including Glacial Lake Outbursts leading to Flash-floods in the Himalayan Region.

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