Zemu Glacier is a glacier located in the northeastern Indian state of Sikkim. It is one of the largest glaciers in the eastern Himalayas and is the source of the Teesta River, which flows through Sikkim and West Bengal before joining the Brahmaputra River in Bangladesh.
The Zemu Glacier is about 26 kilometers long and covers an area of approximately 100 square kilometers. It is located in the Kangchenjunga mountain range, which is the third-highest mountain range in the world. The glacier is situated at an altitude of about 7,000 meters above sea level and is surrounded by snow-capped peaks and high mountain passes.
The Zemu Glacier is an important source of water for the Teesta River and plays a significant role in the hydrology of the region. However, like many glaciers around the world, the Zemu Glacier is retreating due to climate change, which has raised concerns about the future availability of water in the region.
The Zemu Glacier is also an important site for scientific research and has been studied extensively by researchers from India and other countries. Studies have focused on topics such as the glacier’s retreat, its impact on water resources, and the effects of climate change on the region’s ecology and economy.
