April 21, 2025 1:12 PM
Snow persistence in Hindu Kush Himalaya hits record low, 23.6% below normal: ICIMOD report
Snow persistence over the Hindu Kush Himalaya region between November and March this year was 23.6 per cent below normal levels, a record low in the last 23 years. Snow persistence measures the fraction of time snow remains on the ground after snowfall. This marks the third consecutive year of below...