Swiss glaciers have lost more than six per cent of their total volume this year, recording its worst melting rate since record keeping began over a century ago, the Swiss Academy of Sciences said in their report on Wednesday.&nbsp;

The cause of glacial retreat has been attributed to exceptionally low winter snowfall coupled with back-to-back heatwaves. &nbsp;

According to their report, about three cubic km of ice have melted away this year, which amounts to about three trillion litres of water.

The scale of the ice melt was so drastic that several bodies and a plane that were buried deep for decades were found, while millenia-era rocks that were covered under snow re-emerged, reports Reuters news agency.&nbsp;

Small glaciers across the Alps like Pizol in the east near Liechtenstein, Vadret dal Corvatsch near St Moritz in the southeast, and Schwarzbachfirn in central Switzerland have “practically disappeared", the academy said.&nbsp;

A similar situation was observed in the neighbouring Germany, in which the ice sheet on the Southern Schneeferner in the Alps receded so much this summer that it is no longer being considered a glacier, The Bavarian Academy of Sciences in Germany&nbsp;noted.&nbsp;

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“2022 was a disastrous year for Swiss glaciers: all ice-melt records were smashed by the great dearth of snow in winter and continuous heatwaves in summer,” the Swiss Academy of Sciences said in a statement, citing the data collected by Swiss Glacier Monitoring Network, the Swiss glacier monitoring network.&nbsp;

A 2019 report by the UN Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change had warned that the Alps' glaciers would lose more than 80 per cent of their current mass by 2100 if greenhouse gas emissions continue to rise. &nbsp;

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The report had noted that many glaciers would disappear regardless of whatever emissions action is taken now, due to high levels of global warming.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

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Swiss glaciers have lost more than six per cent of their total volume this year, recording its worst melting rate since record keeping began over a century ago, the Swiss Academy of Sciences said in their report on Wednesday.

Swiss glaciers have lost more than six per cent of their total volume this year, recording its worst melting rate since record keeping began over a century ago, the Swiss Academy of Sciences said in their report on Wednesday. The cause of glacial retreat has been attributed to exceptionally low winter snowfall coupled with back-to-back heatwaves. According to their report, about three cubic km of ice have melted away this year, which amounts to about three trillion litres of water. The scale of the ice melt was so drastic that several bodies and a plane that were buried deep for decades were found, while millenia-era rocks that were covered under snow re-emerged, reports Reuters news agency. Small glaciers across the Alps like Pizol in the east near Liechtenstein, Vadret dal Corvatsch near St Moritz in the southeast, and Schwarzbachfirn in central Switzerland have “practically disappeared", the academy said. A similar situation was observed in the neighbouring Germany, in which the ice sheet on the Southern Schneeferner in the Alps receded so much this summer that it is no longer being considered a glacier, The Bavarian Academy of Sciences in Germany noted. Also read | UN calls for safeguarding mental health on the job, lays down guidelines to tackle stress at workplace “2022 was a disastrous year for Swiss glaciers: all ice-melt records were smashed by the great dearth of snow in winter and continuous heatwaves in summer,” the Swiss Academy of Sciences said in a statement, citing the data collected by Swiss Glacier Monitoring Network, the Swiss glacier monitoring network. A 2019 report by the UN Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change had warned that the Alps' glaciers would lose more than 80 per cent of their current mass by 2100 if greenhouse gas emissions continue to rise. Also read | In China, dating apps flourish under watchful gaze of regulators. Here's why The report had noted that many glaciers would disappear regardless of whatever emissions action is taken now, due to high levels of global warming. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

Swiss glaciers' melting rate peaks to worst in century, lose over 6% volume in 2022 

Parts of Afghanistan provinces are facing a serious threat of severe drought that could affect the lives of almost one million people living in the area said a recent statement released by United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund.

The statement reads, "the extremely dry winter has affected 22 provinces across Afghanistan and now threatens to negatively impact the lives of one million people, with an additional two million who could feel its effects over the coming months".

According to the statement 23-30 per cent of water sources have gone dry. Food insecurity and reduced access to safe water are beginning to take their toll in the 10 worst affected provinces, where 20 to 30 percent of water sources are reportedly dry. The impact on children could be devastating, as these areas have pre-existing high rates of malnutrition. Without adequate nutritious food and safe water for drinking, as well as for hygiene and sanitation, children’s health will only worsen.&nbsp;

Afghanistan reportedly received lowest snowfall and rain in years this winter.

According to reports, at least 20 to 34 provinces are already suffering severely and the situation is expected to worsen even further.

Hashamnt Khan Bahaduri spokesperson for the Afghanistan National Disaster Management Authority in Kabul was quoted by Reuters saying that "this year drought has reached a level that we will have to announce an emergency in several parts of the country."

He further informed that the country might need to import or receive donations to overcome food shortages.

Afghanistan has been experiencing frequent seasons in recent decades.&nbsp;

Inadequate rains and snowfall during 2008 to 2010 in parts of Afghanistan caused significant failure of the rain-fed crops in the six provinces: Herat, Jawzjan, Balkh, Badghis, Faryab and Sar-e-Pul. The situation affected the most vulnerable populations and their access to food and water, reducing communities' health and nutrition status.&nbsp;

However, following the heavy snow in 2012 long drought ended.

(With inputs from Reuters)

The extremely dry winter has affected 22 provinces across Afghanistan and now threatens to negatively impact the lives of one million people, with an additional two million who could feel its effects over the coming months

Parts of Afghanistan provinces are facing a serious threat of severe drought that could affect the lives of almost one million people living in the area said a recent statement released by United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund. The statement reads, "the extremely dry winter has affected 22 provinces across Afghanistan and now threatens to negatively impact the lives of one million people, with an additional two million who could feel its effects over the coming months". According to the statement 23-30 per cent of water sources have gone dry. Food insecurity and reduced access to safe water are beginning to take their toll in the 10 worst affected provinces, where 20 to 30 percent of water sources are reportedly dry. The impact on children could be devastating, as these areas have pre-existing high rates of malnutrition. Without adequate nutritious food and safe water for drinking, as well as for hygiene and sanitation, children’s health will only worsen. Afghanistan reportedly received lowest snowfall and rain in years this winter. According to reports, at least 20 to 34 provinces are already suffering severely and the situation is expected to worsen even further. Hashamnt Khan Bahaduri spokesperson for the Afghanistan National Disaster Management Authority in Kabul was quoted by Reuters saying that "this year drought has reached a level that we will have to announce an emergency in several parts of the country." He further informed that the country might need to import or receive donations to overcome food shortages. Afghanistan has been experiencing frequent seasons in recent decades. Inadequate rains and snowfall during 2008 to 2010 in parts of Afghanistan caused significant failure of the rain-fed crops in the six provinces: Herat, Jawzjan, Balkh, Badghis, Faryab and Sar-e-Pul. The situation affected the most vulnerable populations and their access to food and water, reducing communities' health and nutrition status. However, following the heavy snow in 2012 long drought ended. (With inputs from Reuters)

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