Category : Climate Change | Location : International | Posted on 2022-11-15 00:00:56
The retreat of Himalayan glaciers and an erratic monsoon pattern —two of the most visible impacts of climatic changes in and around India— are going to make life more difficult in the coming days, according to a report released at the 27th United Nations Climate Change Conference or Conference of the Parties (COP-27) of the UNFCCC in Egypt on Thursday.
The report said, “Glacier retreat in the Himalayas threatens water supply, particularly under drought conditions. The Himalayas provide water for 1.3 billion people in the vicinity of 10 major river basins in Asia. Lack of water resources increases agricultural vulnerability to the changing climate, affecting the food security and health of large populations.
Source: https://www.outlookindia.com/national/climate-change-himalayan-glacial-retreat-variable-monsoon-major-threats-to-india-says-report-at-cop-27-news-237388
