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Himalayan glaciers face rapid melting
A recent study has shown that the melting of glaciers in the Himalayas is accelerating significantly compared to the past, leading to the formation of unstable glacial lakes that increase the risk of catastrophic floods for millions of residents downstream. The region, which spans across eight countries, has experienced a notable reduction in ice mass over recent decades, with approximately 200 glacial lakes in India classified as "high risk," including 56 lakes categorized as "extremely dangerous." This situation doubles the likelihood of devastating floods caused by glacial collapses in the future. Glacial collapses, including the late August disaster on the Nepal-China border that resulted in over 1,300 deaths and more than 5,300 people missing, have heightened concerns about the damage caused by climate change and its impact on glacier stability and flood risks in the area.
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