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Himalayan Glaciers Monitored for Climate Impact
13 Nov
Summary
- Automatic stations installed near Kedarnath and Badrinath to track glacier melt.
- Data supports water resource planning and early warning systems.
- Initiative aids Namami Gange and climate adaptation measures.
The National Institute of Hydrology (NIH) in Roorkee has deployed automatic weather and river-monitoring stations in Uttarakhand's Upper Ganga Basin. Installations near Kedarnath, Badrinath, and in the Nandakini Valley aim to monitor glacier melt and its effects on river flows. This initiative, part of a project sponsored by the National Mission for Clean Ganga, was conducted between October 19 and October 31. Scientists also performed glacier mass-balance measurements to assess ice gain or loss.
The monitoring networks will provide continuous, high-resolution data on weather patterns, snow and glacier melt, and river discharge. This information is vital for understanding how climate change affects the region's hydrology. The project seeks to enhance water resource management and support climate adaptation strategies in the Himalayas.
