Snow cover across the Hindu Kush Himalaya has fallen to its lowest level in more than two decades, with weak snow levels persisting for the fourth year in a row. The result: reduced snow storage, meaning rivers may carry less water. With major basins like the Indus and Mekong seeing sharp declines, nearly two billion people could feel the impact.
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