The increasing impact of climate change has now started seriously affecting the glaciers, the source of river Ganga. Shocking figures have emerged in a 51-year long study (1973-2024) conducted by the Wadia Himalayan Institute of Geology. According to the study, not only the length of the glaciers of Bhagirathi Basin is decreasing, but their thickness is also continuously decreasing. This situation is a sign of serious danger to the water flow and ecological balance of the Ganga in future.

In this study published in the international research journal Results in Earth Sciences, scientists for the first time analyzed the changes in the thickness of the major glaciers of the Bhagirathi Valley. In the research, a comparative study of data between the years 1973 and 2024 was done. It was found that between 1973 and 2000, the rate of decrease in ice thickness in the Gomukh area, the end of Gangotri Glacier, was about 0.10 meters per year, which was relatively slow. This rate has increased rapidly since 2000. This indicates that the impact of climate change is greater now than ever before,

Geology scientist’s statement

Dr. Rakesh Bhambri, senior scientist at Wadia Institute of Himalayan Geology, said, “This study is very important for understanding the mass imbalance of glaciers in the Himalayan region.” He said that the decreasing thickness of glaciers is directly related to the increase in average temperature and change in rainfall pattern. Both these factors are increasing the rate of glacier melting, which is not only affecting the water supply of major rivers like the Ganga, but is also threatening the ecosystem and biodiversity of the region.

UK scientists also cooperated

Scientists from Punjab Central University, Bathinda and University of Leeds (UK) also collaborated in the study. Experts say that 238 small and big glaciers of Bhagirathi basin play an important role in keeping the Ganga eternal. In such a situation, decreasing the mass of these glaciers means a serious challenge to water resources in the future. Dr. Bhambri said that the findings of this study are a warning for policy-makers and environmental scientists. There is a need to further strengthen the regular monitoring system in the Himalayan region and work quickly on climate adaptation strategies, so that the Ganga can remain a life-giving stream in the coming years.

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The Mughals in India ruled for hundreds of years. He was fond of many things, in which his choice of food was quite different. In this way, Mughal emperor Akbar was deeply influenced by Indian catering. Salma Hussain has written many books on the dishes that eat in the Mughal period. According to him, he used to eat only vegetarian food three days a week. His special kitchen garden was watered with rose water, so that the fragrance in the vegetables would remain. In the last years, he gave up alcohol and started eating only once a day. For water, they used to drink only Ganga water, which they considered pure and healthy.

The protection of food was also given in the Mughal rulers. At first it was tried to taste reliable officers, then sealing it and sent to the dining room under the supervision of the army. Even water was cooled by asking ice from the Himalayas.

Another Mughal emperor Shah Jahan was very fond of eating. Shah Jahan loved the taste of spices. They used to drink alcohol restrainedly. Their food was often cooked in Yamuna water. He was very dear to him especially. During their era, the Mughal kitchen saw a diversity of spicy dishes.

Mughal emperor Jahangir catering
According to Tuzuke-Jahangiri, the food of Mughal emperor Jahangir was affected by his wine and opium habit. He was very fond of wine. Apart from this, he also had a habit of taking opium. Many times he used to get so weak in a state of intoxication that he had to take him out of the court. During the era of Jahangir, royal feast and drink had special significance in the culture of the court.

Babur and Humayun Vatan and Iranian taste combination
Babur, who came to India from Fargana and Samarkand, remembered the food of his homeland. In India, he liked fresh and saltwater fish. At the same time, Humayun added the taste of Irani catering in the Mughal court. He particularly liked khichdi. From his era, Persian style started appearing in the Mughal food.

Aurangzeb simplicity and righteousness
Aurangzeb was of very religious nature. He spent most of the time of life while eating vegetarian food. He loved Kubuli Biryani, which was made of gram, apricot, basil and almonds. His simplicity filled catering style created a unique place in the Mughal tradition.

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After Punjab, Jammu and Kashmir, Rajasthan, many cities of Uttar Pradesh are also in flood. In Dharmanagri Kashi, the water level of Ganga is being seen for the fourth time. At the same time, now the tributary Varuna is also in spate. The most people are affected due to floods in Varuna coastal area of ​​Varanasi and this season they have to face these circumstances for the third time. During the ground report of ABP News, flood affected people in Konia region told their discomfort which is surprising.

Difficulty in taking children to school

ABP News team arrived in Konia Ghat area of ​​Varuna coast. Where Suresh Kumar, who is taking his children by boat to get his children examination in school, said that – 24 hours initiatives have reached his house. Apart from going to the goods, children are having the most difficulty in going to school, it is also time for the examination and this season we are facing flood for the third time. At the same time, the elderly Raja Ram, trapped in the house in the same area, said that it has been 2 days, we are in the hope of relief. Water has reached the houses and our contact is completely broken from outside. If the medicine is required, we have to think. The boat has been started once again from today. Apart from this, people from nearby were also seen going by bicycle, whose water was applied to above the waist.

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Ganges’ Rudra form continues

The water level of the Ganges continues to increase in Varanasi. Till the report is received, the water level of the Ganges is increasing at a speed of 3 centimeters per hour. At the same time, the Ganga is flowing above 70 meters crossing the warning point, due to which the area from Assi Ghat to Namo Ghat seems submerged. The boat operating in the Ganges river has been closed for 45 days. At the same time, once again people are forced to go above the stairs to complete their daily functioning.

PM Modi Visit Trinidad and Tobago: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is on a visit to 5 countries. After Ghana, PM Modi, who reached Trinidad and Tobago on Thursday (July 3, 2025), started his speech with Sitaram and Jai Shri Ram. He thanked Prime Minister Kamla Prasad Bisacer for the reception.

Addressing the Indian community, PM Modi said that I have come on this beautiful land some time ago, where the tweet of birds echoes and my first dialogue happened from the Indian community here. PM Modi said that it seems absolutely natural, because we are part of the same family. The journey of the Indian community in Trinidad and Tobago is full of courage. The circumstances that your ancestors faced would have broken the strongest souls as well, but they faced difficulties with hope.

‘They left their soil, but no salt’

PM Modi said that your ancestors faced problems firmly. He left Ganga and Yamuna behind, but took Ramayana in his heart. They left their soil, but not salt. He was not just a migrant, he was the messenger of an eternal civilization. His contribution has benefited this country cultural, economic and spiritually.

,25 years ago I came here ‘

PM Modi said that since the last time I came, it has been 25 years since then. Our friendship has become even stronger. Banaras, Patna, Kolkata and Delhi may be cities in India, but the names of roads here are also. Navratri, Mahashivratri and Janmashtami are celebrated here with joy, gaiety and pride. I can see the warmth of many well-known faces here. I can see curiosity in the bright eyes of the younger generation, who are eager to know and grow together. Our relationships are spread far beyond geography and generations.

He said that it is a matter of respect for me to replicate the Ram temple in Ayodhya and bring some water of the Saryu river. PM Modi said that you all know that earlier this year was the world’s largest spiritual gathering Mahakumbh. I have got the privilege of taking the water of Mahakumbh with me. I request Kamala ji to offer holy water of Saryu River and Mahakumbh in the Ganges stream here.

‘Kamala ji’s ancestors used to live in Buxar in Bihar’

Prime Minister Modi said that Prime Minister Kamla ji’s ancestors used to live in Buxar in Bihar. Kamala ji herself has also come there. People consider them the daughter of Bihar. The ancestors of many people present here have come from Bihar itself. The legacy of Bihar is the pride of India as well as the world. There should be democracy, politics, diplomacy, higher education, Bihar had shown new directions in many such subjects to the world centuries ago. I am confident that even for the 21st century world, new motivations and new opportunities will come out from the land of Bihar.

‘Chanda Mama is not far away for us now’

PM Modi said that the time is no longer far when someone will reach the Indian moon and India will have its own space station. We do not just count the stars, Aditya try to go to him as a mission. Now Chanda Mama is not far away for us. We are also making impossible possible with our hard work.

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