Kazakhstan’s Glaciers Melting Faster, Raising Risks of Floods and Water Shortages

The Astana Times provides news and information from Kazakhstan and around the world. ASTANA – Melting glaciers across Kazakhstan and Central Asia are accelerating climate risks from floods today to water shortages in the coming decades, scientists warned, citing long-term data showing rapid ice loss, rising temperatures, and growing pressure on water-dependent energy and agriculture systems. The British-Kazakh Society hosted a high-level webinar on Feb. 17 that brought… The post Kazakhstan’s ...

By Fatima Kemelova