Ganges basin peak flows fall 17% per decade, shifting flood and water supply patterns across India
Monday, July 7, 2025 - 11:07
in Earth & Climate
Peak water flows in parts of India's largest river basin have been falling by more than one-sixth every decade, according to a study published in npj Natural Hazards that highlights a similar trend across the country, impacting irrigation, domestic water, and hydropower in the world's most populous nation.