As Himalayan glaciers retreat and water scarcity threatens farming communities, engineer Chewang Norphel, popularly known as the “Ice Man of Ladakh,” pioneered artificial glaciers to help villages secure water when they need it most. His simple yet revolutionary technique proves that local innovation can offer powerful climate solutions. For decades, Ladakh’s glaciers have been the lifeline of its people, feeding streams that irrigate crops. Rising temperatures and declining snowfall have disrupted this fragile balance, leaving farming communities struggling with severe water shortages during the crucial sowing season. Norphel’s journey began…
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