Between 1970 and 2000 over 10% of Himalayan glaciers have melted
Glacial melting has led to severe flooding and soil erosion
River levels are starting to decrease and this impacts on reservoirs and electricity production
Over 1.3 billion people depend on water from rivers with sources in the Himalayas
70% of glaciers are retreating in the Himalayas
rivers from glaciers provide valuable water sources in the summer for food production
Nepal relies on hydroelectricity and exports the surplus to India - drying rivers would spell disaster
Water shortages could mean people are forced to drink unclean or contaminated sources
The Himalayan Glaciers provide water for the Indus, Ganges and Brahmaputra Rivers
The loss of glacial ice is increasing global sea level rise
Glacial retreat is reducing the albedo effect and causing a positive feedback loop
Thousands of people may become environmental refugees due to energy, food and water shortages
Rivers in China may decrease in flow reducing the effectiveness of hydro electric power plants
