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Threats Endanger Millions
A recent study indicates that the Himalayas are approaching a critical tipping point, with glacier melting rates accelerating significantly compared to the past decade. This intensification of glacier melting is leading to the formation of unstable lakes, which increases the risk of glacial outburst floods and downstream flooding that threaten millions of people in the region. In August, a glacial collapse along the Nepal-China border resulted in the deaths of at least 1,300 people and the disappearance of over 5,300 others. The risks are escalating in an area that spans eight countries and serves as a primary water source for millions. Data suggests that the increasing loss of glacial mass will heighten the likelihood of natural disasters, especially given the limited monitoring of many glaciers across the region.
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