‘Om’ goes missing from Om Parvat due to melting snow, eco-crusaders concerned

The sudden melting of snow on Om Parvat in Pithoragarh district, erasing its iconic ‘Om’ symbol, has alarmed locals and experts. Recent snowfall restored the symbol, but factors like global warming, increased tourism, and construction are blamed for unusual melting. Temperatures surged, and tourist numbers rose sharply since a road was built in 2020.