Monitoring Stations Installed Near Kedarnath and Badrinath to Track Glacier Melt
Monitoring Stations Installed Near Kedarnath and Badrinath to Track Glacier Melt
IN · Published Nov 13, 2026
• The National Institute of Hydrology (NIH), Roorkee, has installed automatic weather and river-monitoring stations near Kedarnath, Badrinath, and the Nandakini Valley to monitor glacier melt and its impact on river flows in the Upper Ganga Basin.
• This initiative, conducted under the National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG), aims to generate high-resolution data on weather conditions, snow and glacier melt, and river discharge.

Impact & Risks

The monitoring stations will provide critical data to understand the effects of climate change on the hydrology of the Upper Ganga Basin. This region is highly vulnerable to glacier melt, which can lead to increased river flows, flooding, and other hazards. The data will help scientists and policymakers develop strategies to mitigate risks associated with changing climatic conditions, such as water resource depletion and potential disasters in the Himalayan region. The initiative also aims to support the Namami Gange mission and improve long-term water resource management.

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