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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

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

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…

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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

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

As extreme downpours trigger flooding around the world, scientists take a closer look at global warming's role

Torrential downpours sent muddy water racing through streets in Libya, Greece, Spain and Hong Kong in early September 2023, with thousands of deaths in the city of Derna, Libya. Zagora, Greece, saw a record 30 inches of rain, the equivalent of a year and a half of rain falling in…

The Conversation

The secret world of rhododendrons: a plant more ancient than the Himalayas that inspired fables and stories around the world

If you have a rhododendron in your garden or pass one by on an afternoon walk perhaps you think of it as just a colourful and pretty shrub. You may have heard that they come from the Himalayas, and that they are invasive plants that destroy ecosystems.

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In Arunachal, a parlour for yak milk

At GUWAHATI, a high-altitude village in Arunachal Pradesh, a first-of-its-kind parlour for milk from the 'ship of the Himalayas' has been opened. The Nyukmadung Dairy at the farm of the Indian Council for Agricultural Research-National Research Centre on Yak offers designer paneer, ghee, curd, and cheese. Yak milk is richer…

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Xi Jinping’s G20 Absence Doesn’t Bode Well For Already Strained Relations Between China And India

Relationship between the two countries plunged after a border clash in the Himalayas in 2020 resulted in deaths on both sides.

Zenger

Himalayan avalanches are increasing risk for climbers in warming climate

Experts warn that global heating is exacerbating inherent dangers of high altitude mountaineering

The Guardian - UK

Himalayan blunders that are ravaging the Himalayas

In a time of the unpredictable impact of climate change events, conservation of the Himalayan region is vital

The Hindu

Rising temperatures are leading to torrential rains in the Himalayas

Torrential rains that have battered India’s Himalayas in recent years are becoming more intense due to a clash of weather systems triggered by global warming

The Hindu

It is my habit to bow down to Sanyasis and Yogis, says actor Rajinikanth

Rajinikanth returns from spiritual trip to Himalayas, clarifies bowing to UP Chief Minister Yogi Aditynath was out of courtesy. Refuses to talk politics, says it's his habit to fall at feet of 'sanyasins and yogis' even if younger. He thanked Tamil people for making 'Jailer' a huge success.

The Hindu

India an ‘environmental basket-case’, says Ramachandra Guha

Historian Ramachandra Guha says India would be an "environmental basket-case" even without climate change. He compares effects of colonialism in Nilgiris & Garhwal Himalayas, noting proximity to China & religious tourism in latter threaten sustainability.

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The Conversation

Threat from climate change to some of India's sacred pilgrimage sites is reshaping religious beliefs

The famous pilgrimage site of Kedarnath, located in the central Himalayas of India, is believed to be a sacred land. It has been referred to as “deva bhumi,” or the “land of the gods,” for centuries.

Salon

Himalayas are much older than we thought

New research upends traditional thought about the world's most massive mountain range

LiveScience

A single massive tectonic collision? That's not how the Himalayas came to be, scientists say

The world's highest mountain system may have reached 60% of its current elevation before the Indian and Eurasian tectonic plates crashed into each other, giving the peaks an extra push.

The Guardian - UK

World’s oldest moss could go extinct as a result of climate crisis

Scientists say Takakia, a 390m-year-old moss found in Himalayas, is at risk despite its ability to adapt to extreme weather

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Ahead of 'Jailer' release, Rajinikanth leaves for Himalayas

Ahead of the release of the film 'Jailer', legendary actor Rajinikanth went for a spiritual trip to the Himalayas. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Science This Week | IISc scientists discover 600-million-year-old ocean water from Himalayas, frozen microbes are coming back to life and more

Check out The Hindu’s science wrap featuring top stories on new discoveries, findings, and studies in the scientific world from this week.

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IISc and Japanese scientists discover 600-million-year-old ocean water from Himalayas which may provide clues to Earth’s past

IISc scientists discover 600-mil-yr-old ocean water droplets in Himalayas, providing clues to Earth's past climate and evolution of life. Team found deposits in western Kumaon Himalayas, confirming they were from ancient ocean water, not other sources. Study provides insight into Earth's past oceans, climate modelling.

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Another batch of over 3,000 pilgrims leaves for Amarnath yatra

While 1,160 pilgrims left in a convoy of 38 vehicles for the Baltal base camp, another convoy of 81 vehicles carrying 1,865 Amarnath pilgrims left for Pahalgam. Read more on The Hindu

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Amarnath yatra: 22nd batch of over 3,800 pilgrims leaves Jammu for cave shrine

Amid tight security, the 22nd batch of 3,898 pilgrims left the base camp for the Amarnath Yatra on July 24 for the cave shrine in the south Kashmir Himalayas

The Hindu

Amarnath yatra: Another batch of over 6,500 pilgrims leaves for the shrine

Amid tight security, a fresh batch of over 6,500 pilgrims left the base camp here on July 20 for the Amarnath shrine in south Kashmir Himalayas.

The Hindu

Another batch of pilgrims leaves for Amarnath

A fresh batch of 6,225 pilgrims left the base camp in Jammu on July 18 for the Amarnath shrine in south Kashmir Himalayas.

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