The Himalayan cryosphere including snow, glaciers and permafrost are important components of the hydrology and provides water to billions of people downstream. The Indian Himalayan region (IHR) has -9575 glaciers.

The Nuclear Hydrology Laboratory was established in the year 1993 at National Institute of Hydrology, Roorkee during the strengthening of the institute under UNDP assisted project.

The water quality Laboratory is a state-of the art, NABL-accredited facility equipped with advanced monitoring and analytical instruments.

To undertake, aid, promote and coordinate systematic and scientific work in all aspects of hydrology. To cooperate and collaborate with other national, foreign and international organization in the field of hydrology. To ...