[3] Demul is a remote settlement and situated at an elevation of 14,170 feet.

[9][10] Climate change in recent years has resulted in glaciers retreating in the area, leading to droughts.

[10] Falling snow levels have worried villagers about access to water, and also decreased agricultural output.

[11] Local NGOs have experimented with dams and artificial glaciers to freeze water before it can flow off the land.

[12] Demul's inhabitants have benefited from significant development of tourism in recent years.