ENVIRONMENT: MELTDOWN AT SIACHEN. Dr Moonis Ahmer Published October 22, 2017. 1. The heat generated from military activities in the Siachen region has resulted in a rise in temperatures. Located.

Temperature in Siachen glacier in winters drops to below -60 degrees. There are also constant threats of avalanches, crevasses on the glacier, high-speed winds. Soldiers stationed in the area are affected by a range of fatal altitude related ailments like frost bites, hypoxia, hypothermia and white outs.

The lowest temperature - minus 57 degree Celsius - was reported from North Glacier, or Siachen, the highest battlefield in the world. At least 32 avalanches of different intensity have been.

Be prepared for the day. Check the current conditions for Siachen Glacier AFS Airport, Ladakh, India for the day ahead, with radar, hourly, and up to the minute forecasts.