Impacts of climate change on the cryosphere, hydrological regimes and glacial lakes of the Hindu Kush Himalayas: a review of current knowledge

The climate, cryosphere, and hydrology of the Hindu Kush Himalayan (HKH) region have changed in the past and will change in the future. This literature review investigates the state of knowledge on climate change and its projected impact on the cryosphere and hydrology of the HKH, with a specific focus on the implications for
hydropower development.

Publication Date: 
01/10/2016
Arthur Lutz, Walter W Immerzeel, Samjwal Ratna Bajracharya, Maxime Litt, Arun Bhakta Shrestha
ICIMOD
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Impacts of Climate Change on the Cryosphere, Hydrological Regimes and Glacial Lakes of the Hindu Kush Himalayas.pdf
Tags:
Climate Change, Climate Impacts, Himalaya, Glaciers, Hydrology, Hydroelectricity, River Basin, India, Global