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Himalayan glacial lakes are growing—and so is the downstream flood risk
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The Nepal disaster has renewed attention to the growing threat posed by the Himalayas. More than 200 glacial lakes are at high risk, and floods can reach the region within minutes. In such a situation, timely alerts can be a major safeguard.
Himalayan glacial lakes are growing—and so is the downstream flood risk
Dozens of glacial lakes have formed across northern India in the last three decades, while existing lakes have expanded rapidly, highlighting the need to monitor a landscape reshaped by climate change.
·Douglas, United Kingdom
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