Srinagar, March 2 -- Scientists and experts in climate and environment have issued statements, like blaring sirens, regarding the rapidly increasing influence of climate change in the Himalayan region. The retreat of glaciers, unusual fluctuations in weather patterns, and frequent manifestations of destructive natural phenomena are only a few examples of the visible results of this catastrophe. The fast melting of the area's glaciers, which provide fresh water for millions of people, is severe. The overall impact of this melting is manifested not merely in the vicinity of the site but also by a gradual rise in sea levels and landmass erosion worldwide.

Besides deforestation, unsustainable tourism and industries seriously threaten the fra...