45% of springs in Himalayas dry up in 4 decades, rising temp key factor: Study

Approximately 45% of the springs in the Himalayas have completely dried up due to rising temperatures and a decline in both rainfall and snowfall over the past four decades, says a recent study.

- Jitendra Choubey @ New Delhi

This reduction will impact the rural communities' drinking water, agriculture, and daily household needs. The study surveyed 276 spring sites in the western Himalayas, primarily in Himachal Pradesh.