Hindu Kush Himalaya could lose 75% of glaciers, over a billion people at risk

Hindu Kush Himalaya could lose 75% of glaciers, over a billion people at risk

This stark projection shows the region’s vulnerability and the far-reaching consequences for water security across Asia.

Hindu Kush Himalaya Faces 75% Glacier Loss by 2100, Study Warns

A groundbreaking study published in the journal Science on May 30, 2025, projects that the Hindu Kush Himalaya (HKH) region could lose up to 75% of its glacier ice by 2100 if global temperatures rise by 2°C above pre-industrial levels. Spanning eight countries—Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, China, India, Myanmar, Nepal, and Pakistan—the HKH, known as the […]

75% Of Hindu Kush Himalayan Glaciers May Vanish By Century’s End: Study

New Delhi: The Hindu Kush Himalaya, where glaciers feed rivers supporting two billion people, could lose up to 75 per cent of its ice by the end of the century if global temperatures rise by 2 degrees Celsius, according to a new study. If countries can limit warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels, the study published in the journal Science said 40-45 percent of glacier ice in the Himalayas and the Caucasus would be preserved.…