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An active urban freshwater spring channeled through PVC piping amidst residential buildings in Tadong, Gangto, Sikkim. Image by Avantika Thapa.

Overlooked urban springs can strengthen water security in Himalayan cities [Commentary]

Sailendra Dewan, Niharika Bindal 11 May 2026

To address snow droughts in the Himalayas, experts suggest investing in seasonal water storage infrastructure, upgrading irrigation and water efficiency technologies, and preparing robust cross-sectoral drought management plans. Image by Hemant Singh.

Snow droughts intensify across the Hindu Kush Himalayas

Hirra Azmat 3 Dec 2025

How droughts and worsening soil health can increase carbon emissions

Sharmila Vaidyanathan 24 Jun 2024

Folk songs inspired by nature has become an integral part of Rajasthan. Photo by Swastik Arora/Pexels

Clouds, droughts and other elements of nature recur in Rajasthan’s folk songs

Madhav Sharma 18 Oct 2022