Ganga river quietly loses over 50% of its water without us knowing

A new study has revealed new insights into the hydrology of the Ganga River, shedding light on its summer flow and water loss dynamics as it leaves the Himalayas. The team discovered that groundwater, rather than glacial melt, is the primary source sustaining the Ganga’s summer flow across the plains. Contrary to fears of widespread aquifer depletion, the research found that the central Ganga plain’s groundwater system remains surprisingly stable. However, the research also uncovered a major and often overlooked issue: more than 58 percent of the river’s water evaporates during the hot summer months.

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