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Women in Himachal Pradesh’s Lahaul-Spiti make snowy months the foundation of their livelihood, form collectives to hand-knit GI-tagged Lahaul socks.

The northern Indian regions of Lahaul-Spiti and Gulmarg, traditionally abundant with winter snow, are facing alarming snowfall deficits, posing threats to water security and agriculture. The Save Lahaul Spiti Society is deeply concerned about the ecological impact and climate change consequences. Meteorologist Sonam Lotus highlights the absence of a crucial meteorological phenomenon, the western disturbance (WD), responsible for replenishing glaciers. Recent studies reveal a declining trend in WD frequency and intensity, impacting winter precipitation and increasing the risk of disasters. Snow...

There has been a decline in the frequency of the western disturbance tropical storm, which brings rain and snow to northern India, say scientists.

Concerned over their impact on environment in eco-fragile Lahaul valley, the Tandi Bandh Sangharsh Samiti has opposed the decision of the state government to bring ‘Open Hydel policy’ in Himachal to set up power projects in Lahaul-Spiti.

‘While outside of Lahaul, you may hear about what global warming is, in Lahaul, you can see its impacts.’