The Hindu Kush-Himalaya region faces a critical water crisis as snowfall continues its alarming decline for the fourth consecutive year. This persistent trend threatens the Indus basin's water security, affecting millions who depend on glacial melt for irrigation, hydropower, and drinking water. Climate change is accelerating snow loss in this vital mountain range, raising urgent concerns about future water availability across South Asia.

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