Kyrgyzstan to lose up to 30% of glacier area by 2100, official warns
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Kyrgyzstan's glacier area could shrink by up to 30% by 2100 due to climate change, Daurbek Sakyev, director of the Hydrometeorological Service, warned on July 24. The country has already lost 16% of its glacier area over the past 70 years. The projection underscores the accelerating impact of global warming on Central Asia's water resources.
Glacier Loss Data
Kyrgyzstan's glaciers have shrunk by 16% over the past 70 years, according to Daurbek Sakyev, director of the Hydrometeorological Service. The projection of up to 30% loss by 2100 is based on current climate trends. The country's glaciers are a critical water source for agriculture and hydropower in Central Asia.
Climate Impact
Global climate change and human activity are the main drivers of glacier retreat, Sakyev said during a July 24 briefing. The loss threatens water supplies for millions downstream, including in Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan. Central Asia has warmed faster than the global average, accelerating ice melt.
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