Early Warning: Sharing Tech To Combat Climate Change In South Asia
Early in 2023, monsoon rains hit hard in Nepal’s Koshi Province. The cascading nature of…
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Winter Snow Deficit Poses Growing GLOF Risk In The Himalayas
Glaciologists warn that the reduced snowfall in the Himalayas increases glacial lakes, which pose a…
Greater Cooperation Will Accelerate Himalayan Climate Action
On 4 October, the Teesta River floods in the northeast Indian state of Sikkim became…
Up Close And Personal With The Fragility Of The Himalayas
Constant manipulation of the slopes for constructing roads and buildings makes them increasingly vulnerable to…
Glacier Retreat In Ladakh Could Spawn Three Glacial Lakes: Study
One of the largest glaciers in the Suru river valley in Ladakh has been retreating…
Glacier Recession Ups Threat Of Catastrophic Outburst Floods: Study
In the Himalayas, increasing temperatures and glacier recession have resulted in the formation of new…
15 Mn People Live Under The Threat Of Glacial Floods: Study
Source: AP As glaciers melt and pour massive amounts of water into nearby lakes, 15…
Saffron & Glaciers: Kashmir’s Women Scientists Lead Climate Action
Working in different fields of science and technology, Nasheeman Ashraf, Ulfat Majeed and Mehreen Khaleel…
Cooperation Is Key As Nations Deal With Glacial Floods
In the space of three months in early 2021, two glacial lakes in the Indian…
Explainer: The Disappearing Glaciers Of The Himalayas
As the Earth warms, frozen water in its many forms is affected. In mountainous regions…