cross-posted from: https://slrpnk.net/post/29768594

• The Ganga river is experiencing its most severe drought ever recorded, with the steepest decline in streamflow in over 1,300 years.
• Reduced monsoon precipitation, global warming, and groundwater depletion from irrigation are the primary drivers of this unusual drying.
• Most climate models fail to capture the ongoing decline accurately, highlighting the need for better projections and adaptive water management strategies.