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Himalayas face severe glacial flood risks in years ahead, UN official warns

An official from the United Nations has sounded the alarm regarding the alarming prospect of severe glacial floods in the Himalayas. These events jeopardize not only millions of lives but also essential hydroelectric power sources. The accelerating melt of glaciers, paired with tectonic shifts, exacerbates the risk of catastrophic lake bursts.

1 Sep 2026 7:51 pm