Study from Indian Institute of Technology and National Institute of Hydrology, Roorkee find the total area and number of glaciers in the Himalayas to decrease. The study shows that the glaciers are sensitive to climate change and the long term decrease in the extent of the glaciers could lead to flash floods and water shortage in the future.
Planting small trees on roofs of buildings in dense urban areas can reduce flood volume and runoff
Mumbai/ Oct 28, 2024