The Impact of Khardungla road is clearly visible on Khardung glacier, its one side is covered in black soot - Renoj Thayyen, Glaciologist, National Institute of Hydrology
“Today, water from glaciers is practically unavailable during April and May, when it is needed the most. So, we created an artificial glacier closer to the village using excess glacial meltwater runoff during the summer. This would mimic a real glacier and provide water for irrigation during those two crucial months,” says 81-year-old Chawang Norphel, the pioneer of artificial glaciers.
“Today, water from glaciers is practically unavailable during April and May, when it is needed the most. So, we created an artificial glacier closer to the village using excess glacial meltwater runoff during the summer. This would mimic a real glacier and provide water for irrigation during those two crucial months,” says 81-year-old Chawang Norphel, the pioneer of artificial glaciers.
After the flood, a makeshift ropeway set up by the rescue workers is the only connect between the two settlements of Raini village that lie on either side of the Rishiganga river
After the flood, a makeshift ropeway set up by the rescue workers is the only connect between the two settlements of Raini village that lie on either side of the Rishiganga river