Save The Glaciers
risingnepaldaily.com · Thu Apr 24 00:55:31 GMT 2025

Himalayan glaciers are the lifeline to South Asian countries as our food, water and energy security is dependent on these water sources. Himalayan glaciers are often referred to as the Third Pole as they hold the largest concentration of ice and snow after the Arctic and Antarctic regions. They are the source of major perennial rivers in the region, including the Ganges, Bhahmaputtra and Indus. Their slow melt feeds major rivers, providing fresh water to more than 1.9 billion people across countries like Nepal, India, China, Bhutan and Pakistan.
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