Mustang faces water shortages and agricultural crisis amid climate change.
The Himalayan district of Mustang is witnessing severe impacts of the climate crisis, with local water sources drying up and farmers grappling with major challenges in agriculture and livestock farming.
Locals report that rising temperatures in the region have triggered a steady decline in water availability, affecting drinking water supplies, agricultural production, animal husbandry, and even local biodiversity. In a recent discussion program organized as part of a five-year energy survey by GIZ in Gharpajhong Rural Municipality and Varagung Muktichhetra Rural Municipality, residents highlighted the growing difficulties caused by climate change.
