Almora. The snow-like shape of ‘Om’ on Om Parvat, which is known for its unique structure, has disappeared. According to experts, its disappearance is a reflection of the global and local environmental crisis. This snow disappeared in the third week of August.
According to scientists, this incident can be seen as the effect of climate change. Om Parvat is located on the border of India, China and Nepal. This mountain is also an important stop on the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra. After the road was built to Lipulekh adjoining the China border, the number of tourists coming here also increased. According to JC Kuniyal of the Center for Environmental Assessment and Climate Change Center at GB Pant Institute in Almora, seasonal changes are being seen all over the world. The effect of climate change has been seen on Om Parvat. Global temperatures are rising and glaciers are being affected the most by it. He said that the incidents of forest fires and its scope are increasing. Black carbon released from forest fires affects the glacier. For the good health of the glacier, there should be good grass in the meadows below it. The health of forests in the alpine region should be good. This keeps the temperature balanced.
According to the UN report, one-third of the glaciers in the Himalayan region are at risk of global warming. The rate of melting of glaciers has increased since 2000 due to rising temperatures. 58 billion tons of ice is being lost from glaciers every year. This is equal to the total water consumption of France and Spain. According to the International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development, the rate of temperature rise in the Hindukush Himalayan region is much higher than the global rate.
According to the report, after the monsoon last year, the change in temperature in Uttarakhand in October, November and December was more than two degrees. Also, the rainfall after winter was also very less. This year, there was severe heat in the plains and mountainous regions of Uttarakhand. The temperature of Dehradun reached 44 degrees. According to glaciologist Dr. Anil Deshmukhya, the temperature in the Himalayas is increasing more rapidly than in other parts of the country. As the altitude increases, the temperature also increases. Therefore, seasonal snow is now melting rapidly in winter and spring along with summer. The disappearance of snow on Om Parvat is proof of this.