Environment · India
Himalayan Glacial Flood in Nepal Linked to Global Warming
A catastrophic flood in Nepal, triggered by an ice shelf collapse on Wednesday, cascaded over 3,000 meters from the Chinese border. Scientists are investigating whether receding glaciers, a consequence of global warming, are to blame for the disaster. The event highlights the growing risk of glacial flooding in the Himalayas.
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- Left (1): National Herald
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