Ladakh villages are creating artificial glaciers as global warming melts natural ones, reviving groundwater and springs while ensuring timely water supply for their communities.
Villagers started building ice reservoirs in early 2010s
Jun 19, 2026
05:11 pm
What's the storyFarmers in Ladakh's remote Himalayan villages are resorting to building artificial glaciers to tackle severe water shortages.
The problem is due to the disappearance of small mountain glaciers, a BBC report said.
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