Climate response of the Gangotri Glacier and its hydrological implications: a comprehensive review for sustainable water infrastructure

Key Points

• Climate response significantly impacts the hydrological cycle surrounding Gangotri Glacier, affecting regional water supply.
• Review highlights key hydrological changes and forecasts future trends based on recent climate models.
• Assessment of glacier melt and runoff patterns across historical data underscores urgent infrastructure needs.
• Implications of these findings call for sustainable water infrastructure planning to accommodate changing water resources.