The Latest Breaking News from Himalayas

New species of epiphytic plant discovered in Arunachal Pradesh

The native range of the genus Lysionotus is the Himalayas to Japan and Indo-China, and about 50% of the species found are endemic.

The Hindu · Nov 4, 2023

'Yeti hair' found in Himalayas is actually from a horse, BBC series reveals

DNA from a supposed Abominable Snowman actually came from a horse, but that doesn't mean stories of the Yeti passed on by local people aren't important.

LiveScience · Nov 4, 2023

Planning To Ride In The Himalayas? Watch This Video First

Aaron Palabyab on YouTube posts two niche and useful videos on how and what it is like to ride in the Himalayas, the highest mountain range in the world.

RideApart · Oct 29, 2023

Sikkim dam collapse will not slow India’s hydropower plans: R.K. Singh

Scientists who have been studying the glacier lakes in the Himalayas have warned of such events and the need for early warning systems for over a decade.

The Hindu · Oct 19, 2023

England expecting outfield for World Cup clash against Bangladesh to be ‘poor’

Jos Buttler criticised the uneven grass coverage and a loose sandy make-up at the HPCA Stadium in the foothills of the Himalayas.

The Independent UK · Oct 10, 2023

Glacial lake outburst floods in Alaska and the Himalayas show evolving hazards in a warming world

In August 2023, residents of Juneau, Alaska, watched as the Mendenhall River swelled to historic levels in a matter of hours. The rushing water undercut the riverbank and swallowed whole stands of trees and multiple buildings.

The Conversation · Oct 9, 2023

What caused the flood in Sikkim? | Explained

Glacier Lake Outburst Floods in Himalayas pose a major risk to hydropower projects and people living downstream. Early warning systems, better coordination and greater awareness are needed to mitigate the risk.

The Hindu · Oct 8, 2023

ODI World Cup | England will be pleased with cooler climes, but lot of travel and risk of injury to its bowlers a concern

Dharamshala, Himachal Pradesh, is a beautiful region at the foot of the Himalayas, recently hit by devastating floods. The World Cup has brought some relief, with the England team preparing for their second game against Bangladesh at the HPCA Stadium. Ben Stokes took throwdowns for 40 minutes before a light…

The Hindu · Oct 8, 2023

At least 41 people dead after flooding in Indian Himalayas

At least 41 people have been killed and almost 100 remain missing after heavy rains caused a Himalayan glacial lake in north-east India to burst its banks.

Evening Standard · Oct 6, 2023

Climate change spells cultural extinction for Nepal’s nomadic herders

The nomadic herders of Mustang who’s livestock have grazed the pastures in the Nepalese Himalayas for generations, fear the dramatic change in weather patterns may consign their traditions to the history books forever, Paddy Dowling finds

The Independent UK · Oct 1, 2023