Impact of climate change, The Glaciers of North Receding to horrific extent, Melting Glaciers may cause water shortages in future
By: Ahsan Raza Jafri Glaciers that feed the Indus River in Pakistan’s Karakoram Mountains are melting faster than previously thought. According to new field research the impact of climate change in Gilgit Baltistan take the horrific turn in last few years. There are number of Glaciers in this region which includes Siachen Glacier, Biafo Glacier, Shishper Glacier, Baltoro Glacier, hopper Glacier Batura Glacier, Hispar Glacier, Rimo Glacier and many more which are seemingly in threat due to climate change. The Baltoro Glacier, at 62 kilometers long is one of the longest glaciers outside the polar region. It is located in Baltistan and runs through part of the Karakoram mountain range, people from there witnessed of its great descending situation during last year. Deforestation is also taken place in great extent by the locals in seeking woods which causes global warming and climate change. According to research means snow falling on glaciers will melt faster as temperatures rise in spr...