Core Insights - The ecological meteorological bulletin for the Qilian Mountain National Park in Qinghai was released, indicating a reduction in glacier area and ice reserves compared to ten years ago [1][3] Glacier Data - The glaciers in the Qilian Mountain area are crucial water resources for the arid regions of Northwest China, supporting major rivers such as the Heihe and Datu River [3] - In 2024, the areas of the Bayi Glacier, Ganggel Xiaohili Glacier, and Tuanjie Peak Glacier are reported as 2.7 square kilometers, 54.6 square kilometers, and 272.9 square kilometers respectively, showing slight reductions compared to previous measurements [3] - Ice reserves for these glaciers have decreased by 3.6%, 11.3%, and 5.7% respectively, with comparisons to 2015 showing reductions of 12.9%, 12.3%, and 4.6% in ice reserves [3] Hydrological and Soil Conditions - The bulletin also notes that river flow in the Qilian Mountain area is abundant, soil moisture is high, and the maximum depth of seasonal frozen soil has decreased [3] - Snow cover area has increased, while the number of snow days has decreased [3] Reporting History - Since the pilot program for the Qilian Mountain National Park system began in 2017, the Qinghai Meteorological Bureau and the management bureau of the park have jointly released this bulletin for eight consecutive years [4]