Uttarakhand's Roopkund Lake Shrinks Owing To Climate Change

Roopkund Lake, a high-altitude lake in the Garhwal Himalayas known for its mystery and eerie charm, is shrinking, alarming locals and scientists alike. Situated at 16,500 feet, this "lake of skeletons" earned its nickname because hundreds of human remains emerge when the snow melts. These skeletons were first discovered in 1942, sparking global curiosity. In 2019, researchers found that these bones belonged to different groups who died over 1,000 years, dispelling earlier theories of a single catastrophic event