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The Himalayas are melting at an increasingly rapid rate, with glaciers losing mass 65% faster than a decade ago, leading to unstable glacial lakes and heightened flood risks. Only a fraction of the region's glaciers are currently monitored in detail, despite evidence that melting lakes have caused deadly floods in recent years. The melting threatens the water system that sustains much of South Asia, including about 20% of India's GDP, and increases the likelihood of cascading hazards impacting millions, requiring urgent cross-border cooperation and improved warning systems.
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