Glacier melt hampers livelihood of downstream communities

Kathmandu, June 23: When Phu Sherpa, an icefall doctor, started his work in 2015, he found plenty of solid ice while securing routes through the Khumbu Icefall on Mt. Everest. Now, he has noticed a significant decrease in snow and ice. This change has made it harder to dig snow bars and place ice screws, which were easier tasks when there was more snow.