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Himalayan flood crises linked to geological instability, climate change: Professor Ravindra KhaiwalNepal's flood crises stem from geological instability and climate change, not just rainfall. The Bhotekoshi flood disaster has claimed 626 ...- Mumbai doctor on Kailash Mansarovar Yatra with wife went missing in Nepal; he has spent 30 years climbing Himalayan mountains and even organised an Everest expedition onceMumbai doctor Milind Chitley, who spent three decades exploring the Himalayas, went missing in Nepal with his wife Janhavi while on a Kaila...
- Is India prepared for the next Glacial Lake Outburst Flood? Nepal catastrophe brings 200 high-risk lakes in focusNepal’s deadly glacial disaster has renewed scrutiny of India’s preparedness for Glacial Lake Outburst Floods, with around 200 high-risk gl...
- State prepared for possible 'Glacial Lake Outburst Floods' incidents: Himachal governorGovernor Kavinder Gupta voiced concern over Nepal-Tibet floods and climate change impacts. He highlighted the threat of Glacial Lake Outbur...
- Need to safeguard fragile ecosystem of Himalayas, Nepal devastation is a warning for all: Mirwaiz Umar FarooqNepal's devastating flash floods highlight a critical warning for the vulnerable ecosystem of Jammu and Kashmir. Recent glacier collapses e...
- Attributing disaster solely to climate change not enough: ScientistsThe Himalayan regions are increasingly vulnerable to extreme weather events, largely as a result of climate change. Melting glaciers and al...
- Before Nepal floods, Himalayan glacier reports had warned of rising risksHimalayan glaciers are melting at an accelerating pace, doubling ice loss rates since 2000. These glaciers provide water for nearly two bil...
- Nepal floods Day 3: What we know and don't know about the tragedyNepal floods Day 3: A devastating flash flood swept through Nepal's Himalayan river valleys after a glacial collapse. Scientists are invest...
- Rock-ice avalanches: The silent Himalayan killer behind Nepal's deadly floodRecent floods in Nepal's Rasuwa district highlight rock-ice avalanches. These events, which can trigger destructive downstream floods, are ...
- Glare on construction activity across China-Nepal highwayRecent GLOF floods in Nepal highlight construction impacts on fragile Himalayan regions. Hectic building along China-Nepal highways has inc...
- Kailash group caught in Gyirong flash flood, rescue efforts underway: SadhguruA flash flood in Tibet's Gyirong region impacted one of Sadhguru's Kailash groups. Seventy-seven individuals were at an immigration center ...
- What triggered the catastrophic flood on the Nepal-Tibet border?Flash floods triggered by a Himalayan glacier collapse have killed at least 157 people along the Nepal-Tibet border, with authorities warni...
- Nepal floods damage 360 MW of hydro capacity, country may turn to India for powerNepal's hydropower generation capacity has been significantly reduced by recent flash floods. This disaster has damaged several key power p...
- Disaster in Nepal once again intensifies debate regarding risks posed by climate changeHimalayan glaciers are receding due to rising temperatures, leaving unstable debris behind. Shifting precipitation patterns cause rainfall ...
- What to know about Mount Kailash, a sacred site for pilgrims missing after floods in Nepal and TibetMassive floods in a border region of Nepal and China have caused significant casualties. At least 168 people are confirmed dead and hundred...
- 'Always with Nepal': India hands over 10 tons of humanitarian aid as country reels from devastating flash floodsIndia's Embassy in Nepal delivered ten tons of humanitarian aid materials. This assistance supports relief efforts after devastating flash ...
- What triggered the catastrophic flood on the Nepal-Tibet border?Torrential floods in Nepal and Tibet have killed at least twenty-two people. Hundreds of travelers, including many Indians, are currently r...
- School holiday tomorrow, August 27: State-wise update on closures amid heavy rainfallSchool holiday tomorrow, August 27: While the monsoon shows no signs of slowing down, whether schools stay open on August 27 depends on whe...
- Boost for Ladakh: High-level panel to plan national sea buckthorn research hubA high-level committee will examine establishing a National Sanjeevani Research Centre for Sea Buckthorn. This initiative aims to position ...
- In 1836, a pangolin from Nepal entered a London museum collection. 190 years later, scientists sequenced its preserved DNA and confirmed Manis aurita as a distinct species, giving conservationists a new tool against poachingA historic pangolin specimen from 1836 helped confirm Manis aurita as a distinct species. This discovery aids conservationists in identifyi...
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