Ganga basin records lowest snow persistence in 23 years: Report

Snow persistence in Hindu Kush hits 23-year low, South Asia’s water security at risk: Report - The Tribune

All 12 major river basins in the Hindu Kush Himalaya region, including those in India, China, Pakistan, Afghanistan and Southeast Asia, have recorded below-normal snow levels this year.

Ganga basin records lowest snow persistence in 23 years: Report

The alarming statistic is compounded by the fact that 2025 marks the third consecutive year of below-normal seasonal snow across the Hindu Kush Himalayan region.

Snow Persistence in Hindu Kush Hits 23-year Low, South Asia's Water Security at Risk: Report

Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. Snow persistence -- or snow that usually stays on the ground between November and March -- was 23.6 per cent below normal levels in the Hindu Kush Himalaya (HKH) region this year, a record low in the last 23 years, according to a new report published on Monday. India News | Snow Persistence in Hindu Kush Hits 23-year Low, South Asia's Water Security at Risk: Report.

Himalayan Snow at Record Low, Endangering 2 Billion Lives: Study

Digital Phablet Himalayan Snow at Record Low, Endangering 2 Billion Lives: Study Ama Dablam, a well-known peak in Nepal’s eastern Himalayan range. — AFP According to a report released on Monday, snowfall in the Hindu Kush-Himalayan mountain range has plummeted to a 23-year low, posing a significant risk to nearly two billion people who rely on snowmelt for their water supply. The Hindu Kush-Himalayan range, which extends from Afghanistan to Mya…