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Recent glacial lake outburst floods in the Himalayas highlight the need for proactive climate action to protect vulnerable mountain communities.

Long term satellite imagery covering the Himalayas has revealed that of the 2,431 glacial lakes larger than 10 hectares in area identified in 2016-17, 676 glacial lakes have expanded notably since 1984 | Latest News India

The sudden surge of monsoon over eastern and northeastern India at a time when monsoon is in its withdrawal phase is a continuation of the erratic season | Latest News India

Experts attribute the recent floods in Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and New Delhi to the climate crisis, active geology of the region, and infrastructure projects. The Himalayas are still forming and are prone to erosion, heavy rainfall, and landslides. The region also faces the challenge of receding glaciers. The combination of these factors will continue to cause damage during extreme weather events. Proper land use planning and sustainable development are essential to minimize loss and dama...

The Democratic Forum (TDF) during a seminar discussed the politicisation of water and referred to the need for China to take responsibility for developing a mor

The Democratic Forum (TDF) during a seminar discussed the politicisation of water and referred to the need for China to take responsibility for developing a more consensual approach to water in the Himalayan region.

We have learnt nothing from 2013 Uttarakhand disaster Nivedita Khandekar Small Large It is not for the first time that the area is witnessing such a natural disaster. It is also not the first time that the government has allowed dam projects in the fragile Himalayan ecology It has been more than 48 hours, but the villagers of Raini are still reeling from effects of the loud crashing sound that was followed by an almost deafening roar of the river, as it bolstered down the narrow gorge on Februa...