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The Indian Himalayan region has been in shambles since the beginning of the monsoon season this year, with flash floods and landslides killing hundre

The constant rise in land and sea temperatures have made the Himalayas vulnerable to torrential rains, say climate experts.They say the ongoing floods and devastation in the Himalayan states of Himachal Pradesh and neighbouring Uttarakhand, ...

As the state is reeling under the monsoon fury, there are emerging concerns that such rains could become a common phenomenon in the years to come. Though there are many factors behind these developments, some of them are pretty common and have been ignored by authorities for so long.

Both countries are overlooking environmental issues while signing hydropower deals.

Landslides and flash floods have killed dozens India's Himalayan states this month.

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Having strong ties to home is the most frequently given reason why people continue to stay in Himalayan villages facing the impacts of climate change.

With complex disasters set to increase in the Hindu Kush Himalayan region, local communities and authorities need far more detailed assessments of their impacts to take meaningful action, argue Mandira Singh Shrestha and Babar Khan

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...

At least 8 children are among the dead in Pakistan, where scientists say climate change is fueling more intense monsoons.