Low snow on the Himalayas threatens water security: study

Snowmelt is the source of about a quarter of the total water flow of 12 major river basins that originate high in the region, the report said. "This is a wake-up call for researchers, policymakers, and downstream communities," said report author Sher Muhammad, from the Nepal-based International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD). "Lower accumulation of snow and fluctuating levels of snow pose a very serious increased risk of water shortages, particularly this year." Snow and ice...