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Almost 300,000 people now live in flood-prone areas in the Nepalese Himalayas – new research

On August 26, a rock and ice avalanche triggered a huge flood that swept through a steep valley in Nepal, leaving thousands dead and missing. It was an extreme example of a growing problem across the Himalayas. As glaciers melt, glacial lakes expand, and mountain permafrost thaws, the risks from…

The Conversation · Oct 8

7 Immortal Figures in Hinduism and Where They Live

What if some of the legendary figures described in ancient Hindu traditions were still alive somewhere in the world? Hindu scriptures and later traditions speak of seven Chiranjivis, extraordinary beings believed to have received exceptionally long lives. Their stories connect the Mahabharata, Ramayana and Puranic traditions with mysterious places such…

MyLifeXP · Oct 7

3 Miraculous Births Nobody Talks About in Hindu Mythology

What if three of Hindu tradition’s most revered divine women share a mysterious connection in the way their stories describe their arrival on Earth? Maa Parvati, Maa Sita and Radha Rani are associated with divine feminine power in different Hindu traditions, but their birth stories are far from ordinary. One…

MyLifeXP · Oct 1

Nepal isn’t the only disaster-struck country waiting for money from the global climate Loss and Damage Fund

As it faces the enormous task of rebuilding from a deadly flood that tore through communities in the Himalayas, Nepal is seeking compensation from the international Fund for Responding to Loss and Damage – meaning from countries that are major contributors to climate change, which it blames for the disaster.

The Conversation · Sep 18

Himalayas approaching tipping point, millions of livelihoods at stake, report finds

Himalayan glaciers are melting at an accelerated rate, posing a significant threat to regional water security. This alarming trend indicates the region is approaching "peak water" by the middle of this century. Recent glacier collapses have caused devastating landslides and flash floods, resulting in numerous fatalities and missing persons.

The Economic Times · Sep 14

Himalayas running out of water, 20% of India's GDP at risk: 200 glacial lakes linked to rivers like Ganga, Yamuna found to be high risk

A new report by Systemiq and the Integrated Mountain Initiative, backed by the Rockefeller Foundation, warns that the Himalayas are approaching a tipping point, with glaciers melting 65 percent faster than a decade ago. Nearly 200 glacial lakes have been rated high risk, and the region underpins over 20 percent…

The Economic Times · Sep 14

Nature didn’t act alone in Nepal’s flash flood disaster

Nepal, like the rest of the world, has already experienced a disproportionate share of the fallout from rising global temperatures and related ecological disruption. The disaster that hit Nepal was merely the tip of the iceberg; if not today, the inevitability of it happening at some point in the future…

Newslaundry · Sep 14

Nepal floods: how measuring snow in the Himalayas could help avoid future disasters

The massive and deadly floods on the Nepal-Tibet border are a stark reminder of why the world needs to constantly update its understanding of the fragile ecosystem in the Himalayas.

The Conversation · Sep 11

Why Uttarakhand Treats Nanda Devi Like Its Own Daughter

Imagine an entire region preparing to send its beloved daughter away. Not for a day. Not for a festival. But on a sacred journey through the mountains that traditionally takes place once every 12 years. In Uttarakhand, Nanda Devi is revered not only as a goddess but also as a…

MyLifeXP · Sep 10

Why Did Hanuman Throw His Own Ramayana Into The Sea?

Imagine writing something from your heart, pouring your devotion, emotion and memories into every word. Then imagine willingly giving it away because someone else’s work deserves recognition. According to a traditional devotional legend, this is what happened with Hanuman and his Ramayana. The story says that Hanuman wrote his own…

MyLifeXP · Sep 8