26 Oct 2024        12:47:19 pm

Geography

Om Parvat

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Topic: Mountains

Why in the news?

• Snow disappeared completely for the first time ever from Uttarkahand’s Om Parvat.
• Experts attributed the phenomenon to scanty rain and scattered snowfall in the upper Himalayan region over the past five years, rise in vehicular pollution, and global warming.

Source: The Indian Express

About Om Parvat

• It is located in the Vyas Valley of Pithoragarh district, Uttarakhand at an altitude of approximately 14,000 feet.
• It is renowned for its snow-capped peak that naturally forms a pattern resembling the Hindu symbol “Om.” 
• This unique feature has made it a popular destination for tourists and pilgrims alike.

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