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As mountain glaciers melt, risk of catastrophic flash floods rises for millions

  • Himalayan glaciers are melting rapidly, leading to increased risk of glacial lake outburst floods , according to Suhora Technologies.
  • Over 76% of Himalayan glacial lakes are end-moraine-dammed, making them vulnerable to breaches and contributing to GLOFs.
  • The 2023 South Lhonak Lake outburst in Sikkim caused significant destruction, including over 92 fatalities.
  • Experts emphasize the need for better glacier conservation and monitoring to mitigate GLOF risks and protect the population relying on these glaciers for water.
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From deluges to drought: Climate change speeds up water cycle, triggers more extreme weather

Around the globe, hotter temperatures stoked by climate change are increasing the odds of both severe drought and heavier precipitation that can wreak havoc on people and the environment.

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Phys.org broke the news in United Kingdom on Wednesday, March 19, 2025.
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