Ladakh water crisis

Most households, hotels, and guesthouses in Ladakh have their own private borewell to meet over 80% of their water demand. The groundwater resources are extracted without regulation.

Ladakh faces a water crisis due to climate change, population growth, and tourism. Residents recall a time when water was abundant, contrasting with the current scarcity. The impact on agriculture, glacier retreat, and solutions like the Ice Stupa project