A new study in AGU Advances finds Himalayan glaciers are melting rapidly due to global warming. Over the last decade, river volumes in the region have doubled, altering water supply for millions who depend on these rivers.

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• Glacier melt doubling river volumes in past 10 years
• At least 10% of Himalayan region rivers impacted
• Major rivers affected: Indus, Yangtze, Amu Darya, Syr Darya
• Short-term gains: more water for farming, hydropower, homes
• Long-term risk: shrinking glaciers reduce water supply
• Sediment loads rising, clogging turbines, harming ecosystems
• Stable aquatic habitats now facing disruption
• Western Himalayas show bigger discharge rise than eastern
• Hydropower-reliant regions at higher risk
• Study urges smarter dam building, sediment management plans