Rising air temperatures in Himalayan glaciers lead to increased sediment concentration.
The article reviews how weather affects glaciers in the Himalayas. Air temperature has a big impact on glacier meltwater. Wind speed and direction don't affect meltwater as much. The amount of meltwater from glaciers like Chhota Shigri and Gangotri changes with temperature. In September, Chhota Shigri glacier has the most meltwater. When air temperature goes up, so does the amount of sediment in the meltwater.