Climatic Impacts of Aravali Mountain Extraction to its Neighbouring Areas

Abstract

The Aravali Range is among the oldest mountain ranges in the earth, and also it spans across Gujarat up to Rajasthan emerging into Haryana and Delhi. It has been known as a strong ecological fort situated in northwest India. Its existence influences the local climatic patterns, sustains the ground water system, and halts the desertification of fertile plains. The integrity of this has however been compromised due to centuries of mining, deforestation and policy alterations. The present paper discusses the climatic changes in case the Aravali Range was to be substantially decreased or eliminated. On the basis of the study of region-specific data, satellite investigation, and climate modelling, we draw attention to the consequences of adjustments of rainfall patterns, temperature regimes, dust storm frequency, ground water recharge, and ecosystem health. Results indicate that the disappearance of the Aravallis would make water shortage more severe, heat waves more intense, dust pollution more frequent, and desertification more widespread in north India. Policy recommendations are given at the end of the paper to preserve and rehabilitate this important landscape.