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Skardu Residents Turn to Glacier Grafting Amid Water Crisis

2/18/2026

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Story summary

Rising temperatures in Skardu, Pakistan, are driving water shortages.
Residents are using glacier grafting to address the shortages.
Glacier grafting creates artificial glaciers by combining 'male' and 'female' ice from different locations.
Experts warn that climate change and conflict may threaten success, and while glacier grafting could provide water within two decades, its effectiveness remains uncertain as traditional practices decline and younger generations move to urban areas.

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Story summary

Rising temperatures in Skardu, Pakistan, are driving water shortages.
Residents are using glacier grafting to address the shortages.
Glacier grafting creates artificial glaciers by combining 'male' and 'female' ice from different locations.
Experts warn that climate change and conflict may threaten success, and while glacier grafting could provide water within two decades, its effectiveness remains uncertain as traditional practices decline and younger generations move to urban areas.