The Economic Times

Global weather datasets may be underestimating Himalayan snowfall, says international study

Global weather models significantly underestimate Himalayan snowfall, a new study found. This underestimation is particularly pronounced in the western Himalayas during major winter storms. Researchers used novel sensors and Archimedes' principle to gather accurate snowfall data. Improved snowfall estimates will aid water resource planning and avalanche hazard assessments. These findings could also enhance climate change impact studies across the region.