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Tashi Dorje shears a sheep with traditional scissors at a temporary enclosure in Kharnak, Changthang plains. Image by Safeena Wani.

Erratic snowfall and shrinking pastures threaten Changpa pastoralism

Safeena Wani 17 Feb 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

Unreliable snow threatens winter tourism

Hirra Azmat 30 Jun 2025

Himalayas losing glaciers and snow: more hazards in the offing, a new study finds

Arathi Menon 25 Jul 2023

Healthy snowfall will help Uttarakhand’s glaciers, water woes

Varsha Singh 12 Mar 2020