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Water and climate security at risk due to low snow levels in Hindu Kush region • Apr. 29, 2025, 5:54 AM ET (The Indian Express)
Snowfall drops in Hindu Kush-Himalayas, water crisis may follow • Apr. 28, 2025, 4:34 AM ET (Earth.com)

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