Himalayas melting threatens millions
A recent study reveals that the Himalayas are approaching a dangerous tipping point due to the accelerated melting of glaciers, posing a threat to millions of people in the region. In August, a glacial collapse occurred along the border between Nepal and China, resulting in floods, the death of 1,300 people, and the disappearance of over 5,300 others, as a consequence of landslides triggered by retreating glaciers. The study indicates that the melting ice masses leave unstable lakes, with about 200 high-risk lakes identified in India alone, making the area vulnerable to future environmental disasters and natural calamities.
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