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1 Divecha Centre for Climate Change, Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru 560 012, IN
2 Climate Change Programme, Department of Science and Technology, New Delhi 110 016, IN
Source
Current Science, Vol 115, No 1 (2018), Pagination: 17-17
Abstract
The glaciers and seasonal snow melt feed numerous Indian rivers originating from the Himalaya and support millions of people. However, snow and glaciers are sensitive to climate change and the ongoing climate change will potentially affect water availability for millions of people living in North India. Therefore, comprehensive understanding of factors and processes affecting the Himalayan cryosphere is necessary.
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