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Himalayan glacier melt endangers millions
The reminder of the rapid melting of the glaciers in the Himalayas, which threatens millions of residents, along with increasing chances of devastating floods and landslides. Studies indicate that the melting ice masses have led to the formation of unstable mountain lakes, heightening the risk of their bursting and water spilling into residential areas. Only 21 glaciers out of 40,000 have been subject to direct monitoring, and there are approximately 200 high-risk glacial lakes, of which 56 are classified as "high danger." Regions across India and the Himalayas are exposed to significant natural disasters, even though the area comprises 18% of the country's territory but accounts for 35% of the disasters. This underscores the scale of the climate and geological threats posed by the melting glaciers.
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