Kathmandu Nepal: The estimated snow covered area and in the Himalayan region has reduced to 60,054 sq km from an estimated 110,000 sq km. According to the researchers, the first comprehensive research on snow covers in the Hindukush Himalayan region released here today claims that there are 54,252 glaciers in the Himalayan Region with 60,054 sq km. International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD) claims Nepal has depleted by 21 percent over the past 30 year. ICIMOD claims the three reports provide the most up-to-date compilation of information on the current status of climate change in the HKH region and the first authoritative data on the number and extent of glaciers and the patterns of snowfall in the world´s most mountainous region. The study conducted used decadal (2001-2010) data on snow products recorded by moderate resolution imaging spectroradiometer, which presents an account of snow mapping and monitoring initiatives at different levels from regional to global. The report claims it gives comprehensive baseline information for Himalayan glaciers that are one of the most data deficient areas when talked about the effect of climate change in the region.
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