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The recently concluded winter of 2023-24 was a particularly dry one for <keyword id="90232" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="north-india" source="Orion">North India</keyword>. The region barely witnessed any snowfall until the end of January, painting an unusual picture marked by the absence of pristine white landscapes that typically cloak the majestic <keyword id="52569" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="himalayas" source="Orion">Himalayas</keyword>. This dry spell was down to the delayed arrival of winter storms — an ongoing trend that is raising concerns over dwindling water resources and potential flooding for millions of Indians! <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="Beyond the Season: Winter Storms' Delayed Summer Appearance" comment="subhead" text="Beyond the Season: Winter Storms' Delayed Summer Appearance">Beyond the Season: Winter Storms' Delayed Summer Appearance</cmsannotation> Winter storms, technically known as western disturbances, are warm, moisture-laden winds that begin their journey over the Mediterranean Sea. As they waltz across continents, gathering moisture from the seas they encounter, they eventually reach the mighty Himalayas. There, amidst the towering peaks, they unleash the payloads and shower the land below with a mix of rain and snow. Traditionally, these winter storms have graced the Himalayas with abundant snow from December to March, ensuring a steady flow of water supply downstream. However, new research has unveiled a shift in these patterns, with western disturbances now arriving fashionably late compared to seven decades ago. Published in the journal Weather and Climate Dynamics, the study highlights a surge in western disturbances during India's summer months. Over the past 70 years, these unexpected guests have increased in frequency by 60% from April to July, reducing snowfall and increasing the risk of heavy flooding reminiscent of the calamities we saw in Uttarakhand in 2013 and around Delhi in 2023. The research team attributes this seasonal shift to changes in the subtropical jet stream, a high-altitude air current steering western disturbances. The warming of the Tibetan Plateau, a vast expanse at the crossroads of Central, South and East Asia, is amplifying temperature contrast with surrounding areas, creating a stronger jet stream that powers more frequent and intense storms. In tandem, <keyword id="6366055" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="global-warming" source="Orion">global warming</keyword> is weakening the temperature difference between the equator and poles, disrupting the traditional northward migration of the jet stream in summer. As a result, the jet stream is increasingly lingering at southerly latitudes later into spring and summer, allowing more storms to strike North India after the typical winter snow season has passed. <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="Precipitation Perils: The Dual Challenge of Dwindling Snowmelt and Flooding" comment="subhead" text="Precipitation Perils: The Dual Challenge of Dwindling Snowmelt and Flooding">Precipitation Perils: The Dual Challenge of Dwindling Snowmelt and Flooding</cmsannotation> As the regular occurrence of these late-season storms coincides with the setting-in of pre-monsoon heat, North India is likely to be lashed by torrential rainfall rather than snowfall. This shift in precipitation patterns poses a heightened risk of severe flooding, which could lead to devastation for communities and ecosystems alike. Concurrently, the decline in <keyword id="2005642" type="General" weightage="100" keywordseo="winter-snowfall" source="Orion">winter snowfall</keyword> mirrors the warming trend in the region, jeopardising vital spring water supplies. With less snow accumulating in the mountains during winter, there is a diminished reserve of meltwater to replenish rivers and streams come springtime. This threatens agricultural activities and water availability for households, disrupting the delicate balance of ecosystems that rely on seasonal water flow as well as the traditional rhythms of life and livelihoods in the region. Study author Dr. Kieran Hunt of the University of Reading adds: “Some areas of Kashmir saw no snow at all in December or January. This is a serious concern for the 750 million people in the Indus and upper Ganges basins who rely on these winter snows for water supplies. He describes the loss of winter snow and the increasing late-season storms as a “one-two punch” that underscores the urgent need to respond to the far-reaching impacts of <keyword id="6361617" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="climate-change" source="Orion">climate change</keyword> in this sensitive region.

As winter storms arrive later in the year, North India faces dual threat of water scarcity and flooding

<ul><li>The world’s water towers are in trouble and the Indus river has been ranked as the most important in the world, according to a new study published in <a href="https://www.nature.com/articles/s41586-019-1822-y">Nature.</a></li><li>The Indus and Ganges-Brahmaputra river basins serve over 700 million people who will be at risk within a decade — or less — as the world’s highest glaciers melt away.</li><li>India’s depleting water towers won’t only impact people living within the country but also in neighbouring nations — setting the stage for a battle over water rights, according to the paper’s lead author, Walter Immerzeel.</li></ul>The world’s freshwater supply is in trouble — and that’s especially true for India. The Indus and Ganges-Brahmaputra water towers are among the most important in the world. But, they won’t be long before they disappear entirely, according to a new study published in <a href="https://www.nature.com/articles/s41586-019-1822-y">Nature</a>. "We conclude that the most important water towers are also among the most vulnerable, and that climatic and socio-economic changes will affect them profoundly," says the study. The world’s most vulnerable water towers Researchers found that the <keyword id="8429365" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="20" keywordseo="indus-water-tower">Indus water tower</keyword> — that covers much of the Himalayan mountains — is the most important one in the world. Its Not only will its depletion impact people not only in India, but also in neighbouring regions like including Afghanistan, Nepal and Pakistan. Over 200 million people will be left vulnerable without it. The Ganges-Brahmaputra basin may outlast Indus but will put many people at risk — nearly 487 million covering India, Nepal, China, Bhutan, Myanmar and Bangladesh. The last remaining glaciers powering these water towers are set to disappear <a href="https://news.osu.edu/last-remaining-glaciers-in-the-pacific-will-soon-melt-away/">within the next decade</a>, or even sooner, according to the study. What are water towers? Water towers are nature’s storage tanks. Snow and ice build-up to fill the tank. Slowly, over time, they melt to provide fresh water — like a tap that’s dripping. If someone were to open that tap all the way, it would result in catastrophic flash floods and landslides. Without water towers to regulate the inflow and outflow of water, people, as well as the corresponding ecosystems, will be at risk. What do climate and politics have to do with it? Climate change means that global temperatures are rising. The higher the mountain, the faster it will melt under the pressure. And, the Himalayas are home to some of the highest peaks in the world — including Mount Everest, the world’s tallest mountain. It’s possible that, with warmer temperatures, the amount of precipitation will increase. But it won’t nearly be enough to offset the loss of water from the glaciers’ melting. Simultaneously, as populations continue to grow, the demand for water is going to increase taxing the already limited supply of water that exists. Since the impact won’t be limited to a single country but multiple stakeholders, a battle over water rights is likely to emerge Walter Immerzeel, the lead author of the paper, told <a href="https://www.nationalgeographic.com/science/2019/12/water-towers-high-mountains-are-in-trouble-perpetual/">National Geographic.</a> According to him, the limited government effective and political tension will leave water towers vulnerable. The study was authored by 32 scientists around the world, collecting data from every corner of the globe to determine the importance of 78 water towers around the world — and the Indus water tower topped the list. It’s the first time that the impact of melting glaciers has been quantified. See also: <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/science/environment/news/you-can-experience-the-end-result-of-climate-change-today-with-virtual-reality/articleshow/72217525.cms" style="">You can experience the end result of climate change today with virtual reality</a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/livestock-emits-as-much-carbon-as-transport-vehicles-how-do-we-control-this/articleshow/65069999.cms" style="">Cow farts and livestock dangerous for climate change: Bill Gates</a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/policy/economy/news/climate-change-impact-on-india-latest-united-nations-report/articleshow/72437164.cms" style="">Climate change cost India over 2000 lives and $37 billion in just a year</a>

India's Indus water tower is the most important in the world — but it's also the most vulnerable

<ul><li>The water scarcity in towns dependent on the Hindu Kush Himalayas could double by 2050.</li><li>Indian tourist hot-spots like Mussoorie, Devprayag, Singtam, Kalimpong and Darjeeling are among the most vulnerable.</li><li>Rapid urbanisation along with worsening climate change will stress the regions water resources further.</li></ul>The Hindu Kush Himalayas is one of the most important reserves of fresh water in the world catering to the needs of millions of people. Spanning across four countries — India, Afghanistan, Nepal and Pakistan — freshwater is already in short supply with things expected to get even worse in the near future. A new study published in <a href="https://iwaponline.com/wp/article/22/S1/1/72146/Editorial-Mapping-challenges-for-adaptive-water">Water Policy</a> predicts that the demand-supply gap may double by 2050. The papers, "indicate that the demand for water is outstripping supply in almost all the towns and the future looks bleak if the ‘business as usual’ scenario persists." The study focuses on 12 towns, including five — Mussoorie, Devprayag, Singtam, Kalimpong and Darjeeling — in India. They are the most vulnerable to the Himalayas running dry due to rapid urbanisation, climate risks, failing governance and the lack of water rights. 
	
 
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 "We have found that the poor and marginalised are the most affected when water supply dwindles," says the study. Another study, published in December 2019, predicted that the Indus water tower — that covers much of the Himalayan mountains — <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/science/environment/news/indias-indus-water-tower-is-the-most-important-in-the-world-but-its-also-the-most-vulnerable/articleshow/72451341.cms">could be in trouble within a decade</a> or even sooner. More humans need more water One of the main reasons that the Hindu Kush Himalayas are set for a tough ride ahead is because of rapid rural to urban migration. Urbanisation has pulled people from rural areas in the region into nearby urban centres. Although only 3% of the total Hindu Kush Himalayan population lives in larger cities and 8% in smaller towns, projections show that more than 50% of the population will be living in cities by 2050. 
	
 
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 According to the study, unplanned and rapid urbanisation changes the way land is used, the amount of land cover and takes away from recharge areas of springs. This means that in addition to heightened demand for water, urbanisation also leads to the deterioration of larger water network — which is already being bogged down upon by climate change. The pressing concerns of climate change While the future movement of people will add to the stress on water, reserves already depleting faster than usual as the effects of climate change take hold — temperatures are increasing, glaciers are losing water faster than can be recuperated by rainfall, and excess rain is causing landslides which disrupt the water network. Even with the excess water supply, there still isn’t enough to go around. 
 
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 Without proper governance and management techniques in place, the residents of the region have to bear through periods of water scarcity. This is because most of the towns, being hill stations, are also popular tourist destinations which don’t have the capacity to cater for the boom in population during peak season. 
	
 
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 Mussoorie, for example, needs around <a href="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/dehradun/peak-summer-tourist-influx-adding-to-mussoorie-water-woes/articleshow/69509678.cms">14.5 million litres of water per day</a> but only has around 7.67 million litres available. Last year, the situation got even worse when water tanker operators went on strike to protest the timing restrictions on when they would transport water into the city. The study predicts that Mussorie, and other towns dependent on the Hindu Kush Himalayas, will face "water insecurity if timely action is not taken." It suggests adaptive water management that takes sustainable water sourcing into account and gives more attention to the equitable distribution of water. (With inputs from IANS) See also: <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/science/environment/news/indias-indus-water-tower-is-the-most-important-in-the-world-but-its-also-the-most-vulnerable/articleshow/72451341.cms">India's Indus water tower is the most important in the world — but it's also the most vulnerable</a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/theres-too-much-uranium-in-indias-water-and-nobodys-watching-it/articleshow/64544651.cms">There’s too much uranium in India’s water, and nobody’s watching it</a>

Mussoorie, Devprayag and Darjeeling will be among the first Indian towns to bear the brunt of the Himalayan water flow drying up

<ul><li>The world's highest summit has fallen victim to the plague of <keyword id="1501683" type="PERSON" weightage="20" keywordseo="microplastics">microplastics</keyword>.</li><li>A number of new studies resulting from samples collected from an expedition on <keyword id="14834" type="PERSON" weightage="20" keywordseo="Mount-Everest">Mount Everest</keyword> show how the impact of climate change and human activity has exacerbated environmental problems in the areas.</li><li>In addition to the glaciers around Mount Everest thinning, microplastics have been found in the <keyword id="3377583" type="PERSON" weightage="20" keywordseo="Death-Zone">death zone</keyword>, at base camp and in the waters of streams nearby.</li></ul>Microplastics are one of the most harmful side effects of humans using the planet, and they're increasingly being found in hard to reach planes. After being detected in the deepest point on the Earth, <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/science/tiny-plastic-particles-are-polluting-the-deepest-point-in-the-ocean/articleshow/67354325.cms#:~:text=According%20to%20the%20scientists%2C%20who,western%20Pacific%20Ocean's%20Mariana%20Trench.">the Marina Tech</a>, microplastics have now been found near the Earth's highest point — the death zone of Mount Everest. <div type="image" title="everest4_edited" msid="79324792" hostid="261" caption="&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Climber&amp;#39;s tents at Mount Everest&amp;#39;s Camp 4 on their way to the summit&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;"></div> It's called the 'death zone' because that's where the level of oxygen is insufficient to sustain human life over an extended period. It is defined as any area located over 8,000 meters above sea level. Last year, <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/science/health/what-happens-to-your-body-in-mount-everests-death-zone-where-11-people-died-in-the-past-week/articleshow/69550552.cms">at least 11 people died</a> in Mount Everest's death zone within a week when the trail was opened up. <div type="Article" hostid="261" msid="69512064" title="Traffic congestion on the world’s highest peak is creating a ‘death zone’" mstype="2" mssubtype="0"></div> Samples collected from near the summit and the valley below revealed substantial quantities of polyester, acrylic, nylon, and polypropylene fibre — materials commonly used in manufacturing outdoor clothing, tents, and climbing ropes — according to data collected on a Mount Everest expedition consisting of 10 research teams. The results were published in One Earth today. <div type="image" title="everest2_edited" msid="79324814" hostid="261" caption="&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Samples being collected near Everest Base Camp during the National Geographic and Rolex Perpetual Planet Everest Expedition&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;"></div> Using the same data, another study points out that the glaciers around Mount Everest have thinned by more than 100 meters since the 1960s. More worryingly, the rate of ice mass loss has consistently been getting faster over the last six decades. Why are microplastics harmful? The problem with microplastics is that they're not biodegradable. It takes thousands of years before these particles, which are generally defined as being less than 5 millimeters in size, breaks down on their own. Within that period, they pose a risk of being ingested and incorporated into the bodies and tissues of living organisms. For humans, the accumulation of microplastic particles can lead to a build up of chemicals linked to harmful health effects, including various cancers, a weakened immune system, reproductive problems and more. <div type="image" title="microplastics_edited" msid="79324939" hostid="261" caption="&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;An example of microplastics pulled from the ocean &amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;"></div> Which is why it's scary to learn that microplastics have even been found to exist in drinking water by the World Health Organisation (<a href="https://www.who.int/water_sanitation_health/water-quality/guidelines/microplastics-in-dw-information-sheet/en/">WHO</a>). Even though they don't pose a health risk at current levels, they pass through the body without being absorbed. "Finding microplastics near the summit of Mount Everest is a timely reminder that we need to do more to protect our environment," said research fellow, National Geographic explorer and lead author of the study Imogen Napper. What do microplastics on Mount Everest mean? Mount Everest, once pristine due to the lack of accessibility, is now referred to as the world's highest trash-cans. The litter and the resulting microplastics present in the area are only the tip of the iceberg. <div type="image" title="everest6_edited" msid="79324903" hostid="261" caption="&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Climbers stuck in a long queue on the southeast upper ridge of Mount Everest in May 2019&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;"></div> The increase in microplastics could have a far-reaching effect for a freshwater resource like Mount Everest, where the snow feeds into streams and rivers that flow in the plains. According to the WHO, one of the critical sources of microplastic pollution in freshwater sources is terrestrial run-off and wastewater effluent. A total of 19 high elevation samples were collected from the areas around Mount Everest. 11 were found in the snow at Everest Base Camp and high into the Death Zone near the mountain's summit. Eight were procured from stream water, including streams along the trekking routes close to the Khumbu Glacier. <div type="image" title="everest3_edited" msid="79324830" hostid="261" caption="&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;The geology team from the National Geographic and Rolex Perpetual Planet Everest Expedition preps to take a lake sediment core at a glacial lake in the Gokyo region in spring 2019&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;"></div> <table style="border-width: initial; border-style: none; width: 468pt; table-layout: fixed;"></colgroup><tbody><tr><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Areas near Mount Everest </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Quantity of microplastic fibers found </td></tr><tr><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Base camp </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">79 per litre of snow </td></tr><tr><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Camps 1 and 3 </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">12 per litre of snow </td></tr></tbody></table> The researchers hope that their work will help clarify the extent to which plastic pollution jeopardises all environments, not just the ocean. 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Microplastics found at the highest point on Earth as the glaciers around Mount Everest’s death zone melt

<ul><li>IBM’s new <keyword id="424037" type="PERSON" weightage="20" keywordseo="Weather-Forecasting">weather forecasting</keyword> model — IBM GRAF — will run on a supercomputer while using AI, cloud and analytics to predict weather events.</li><li>The company claims its new product is three times more accurate than existing global forecasting models.</li><li>GRAF will be able to predict the weather up to 12 hours in advance and its forecasts will be updated on an hourly basis.</li></ul>Climate change isn’t only crippling the planet but also cost the world nearly $225 billion in 2018 by causing severe distortions in weather patterns making business decisions uncertain. IBM has a plan to mitigate those shocks with its new weather forecasting system that runs on a supercomputer. "As weather conditions become increasingly more severe across the globe, it’s crucial that businesses across India have access to timely and accurate weather data to help stay prepared," said Cameron Clayton, General Manager of IBM and Weather. 
 
 
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 Nearly 72% of Indians believe that the local economy has been affected by a severe weather event in 2019, according to Climate Change Perception in India. The new weather forecasting system — IBM GRAF — will be able to limit that damage. According to the company, it will be able to predict weather conditions up to 12 hours in advance — something that wasn’t available on a global scale until now. And, it won’t be doing it alone. Its calculations will be supported by artificial intelligence (AI), cloud, and analytics to help with decision making — for just for businesses, but users as well. How is weather forecasting going to get better? IBM promises that its predictions will be more accurate and timely. Current global forecasting models — like the European ECMWF and US’ GFS model — cover 9 to 12 kilometres at a time and are updated every six hours. In comparison, IBM GRAF is able to shrink that distance to 3 kilometre — which means its high-resolution images will be 3-4 times greater. It will provide a resolution so fine that approximations will no longer be needed to figure out where thunderstorms are headed and how they might behave. And, its forecasts will be updated six to 12 times more frequently — that’s nearly once every hour. The primary difference between global models and GRAF is how they predict the weather. Where the ECMWF and GFS solve mathematical equations to figure out how the atmosphere will flow, the GRAF model uses a variable-resolution grid — which kind of looks like a net being thrown over the planet. 
 
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 “With IBM GRAF, the granularity of insights offered will be an important factor whether it’s helping maximize crop production on agricultural lands or using satellite imagery to guide rescue efforts during a natural disaster,” said Prateep Basu, Founder and CEO of SatSure at the launch. In India, 89% of people have expressed concern that climate change could have a negative impact on the economy, according to the Climate Change Perspectives report. 66% believe severe weather events are more common now than they were a year ago. In 2019, the country was rocked by natural disasters like Cyclone Fani and the initial withdrawal of the Indian monsoon followed by its delayed onslaught. See also: <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/science/environment/news/you-can-experience-the-end-result-of-climate-change-today-with-virtual-reality/articleshow/72217525.cms">You can experience the end result of climate change today with virtual reality</a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/tiktok-now-has-three-new-stickers-to-remind-users-about-climate-change/articleshow/71186982.cms">TikTok now has three new stickers to remind users about climate change</a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/science/environment/news/indias-indus-water-tower-is-the-most-important-in-the-world-but-its-also-the-most-vulnerable/articleshow/72451341.cms">India's Indus water tower is the most important in the world — but it's also the most vulnerable</a>

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