Himalayan Urbanization Intensifies Rainfall Extremes, Study Reveals
A groundbreaking study combining machine learning with climate analysis reveals how Himalayan urbanization is creating dangerous rainfall extremes. Researchers found urban districts experiencing both heavier downpours and longer dry periods, signaling a new hydroclimatic reality for the region.
Urban Transformation Reshapes Himalayan Climate Patterns
According to a comprehensive new study published in Earth Systems and Environment, the rapid urbanization of the Himalayan foothills is creating unprecedented rainfall extremes that threaten regional water security and disaster management. The research, led by Dr. Sumanta Das from Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda Educational and Research Institute in collaboration with international scientists, analyzed four decades of precipitation data across Uttarakhand using advanced machine learning techniques.