Glaciers in the Karakoram and in western Himalayas are stable or lose mass , new study suggests . Data from two studies reveals small increases since beginning of 21st century . Small gains are in contrast to the trend of decline in rest of Himalayas and in other regions .
Glaciers in the Karakoram mountains in western Himalayas are stable or gaining mass , new study says . Data from two satellites reveals small increases since beginning of 21st century . Small gains are in contrast to the picture of melting in rest of Himalayas and in other regions .