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BhuTan's hIMalayas
The rapidly melting Himalayan glaciers furnish critical water supplies to most of the
rivers in Asia. More than a billion people depend upon this glacial water, especially
during periods of low rainfall in the region, but so far most regional planners seem
to ignore the issue. One exception is Bhutan, where plans are afoot to move small
villages because of a potential loss of water supply.
