Less than a 100 million people live in the mountains and valleys of the Himalaya, but five times as many depend directly on water that flows down these steep slopes. Millions more can expect to benefit from prosperity in the Himalayan basin. They key to South Asia’s future lies in Himalayan waters. This book brings out the role of the mighty mountains in regulating South Asia’s climate and the region’s water resource base. It underscores the promise and ...
