Times Of India: Himchal Pradesh Glaciers Shrinking Rapidly; 449 km2 Of Area Lost 1962 - 2001
SHIMLA: Glaciers in Himachal Pradesh are receding very quickly due to climate change and have shrunk by 449 sq mt since 1962.
As per a study conducted by State Council for science technology and environment and Ahmedabad-based Space Application Centre, over 449 sq km of glacier area in Himachal has disappeared between 1962 and 2001.
Glacier retreat was estimated in Chenab, Parbati and Baspa basins. The overall reduction in glacier area was 21 per cent and it shrunk from 2,077 sq mt in 1962 to 1,628 sq mt in 2001, said the report which was presented in a workshop on 'Snow and Glaciers and the Himalayan River System' organised by 'State Centre on Climate Change' here today.
Geological Survey of India has estimated retreat in three glaciers in Satluj basin, six in Chenab, five in Beas and two in Ravi basin.
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http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-05-29/global-warming/39600509_1_climate-change-glaciers-himachal-pradesh
