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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…

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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…

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The Himalayas look unchanged from below, but something is happening high in the mountains — Nepal’s disaster offers a frightening clue

A recent disaster in Nepal highlights growing instability in the warming Himalayas. Massive rock and ice collapses unleash destructive floods and debris downstream. Scientists warn of increasing glacial lake outburst floods and unstable mountain slopes. India faces potential consequences as Himalayan river systems connect across borders. Enhanced monitoring and early…

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Himalayan hydropower buildout: Expert says risk management is key

Following devastating floods in Nepal and Tibet, Access Asia takes a closer look at the fragile state of the Himalayan mountains. Dr Arun Bhakta Shrestha, an expert on the environment and risk management in the Himalayas, explains why it's so difficult to detect glacier movements in advance and says that…

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Rebuilding in Nepal-Tibet will be challenging – communities in India are still recovering from 2023 glacial disaster

Debris flowing down a Himalayan valley. Towns and villages washed away. Thousands of people affected. Not the recent devastating catastrophe on the Nepal-Tibet border, but a similar disaster in the Indian eastern Himalayas in 2023.

The Conversation

Why early warning signs of glacier collapse in Nepal were difficult to detect

The glacier collapse that led to devastating flash floods across the Himalayan region of Nepal and its border with the Chinese autonomous region of Tibet on August 26 was preceded by early warning signs, experts say. But monitoring and emergency alert systems in the region are still insufficient to predict…

France 24

What we know about the link between Nepal’s flash floods and our climate crisis

In this week’s newsletter: The full scale of the disaster is still emerging, but as rescue efforts continue, scientists warn that a warming Himalayas could mean more deadly hazards

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Nepal has not asked for any compensation from India, says Nepal Foreign Minister

Nepal Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal clarified that Kathmandu has not sought climate compensation from India or other countries following devastating floods. He urged regional and global cooperation to address climate change impacts in the Himalayas, while thanking India for swift relief, rescue and forensic assistance as Nepal’s death toll reached…

The Economic Times

Why Only Mana Village Girls Can Make Badrinath’s Sacred Blanket

High in the Himalayas, the sacred town of Badrinath follows traditions that have continued across generations. One of the most fascinating is the Ghrit Kambal, a blanket soaked in ghee that is used during the closing of the temple for the winter season. The official Shri Badrinath Kedarnath Temple Committee…

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As climate change warms the Himalayas, disasters like the Nepal floods are becoming more frequent

The flash floods in Nepal were only the latest in an accelerating series of disasters that have battered the Himalayas in recent years

The Independent UK

‘It wasn't the lake’: Why global warming and poor monitoring may have led to Nepal floods

A catastrophic glacial ice collapse triggered severe floods and landslides in Nepal, leading to immense destruction. This primary incident resulted in the formation of barrier lakes, inciting additional risks for affected areas. Experts cite global warming as a crucial factor in glacier instability. As rescue operations continue for countless individuals…

The Times of India

Death toll passes 1,000 from catastrophic flooding in Nepal and China, officials say

The 26 August disaster began with a chain of events high in the Himalayas. A glacial collapse sent large amounts of rock, ice and meltwater into valleys below, triggering powerful floods downstream.

Euronews

The Nepal and Tibet flood is a warning: melting snow and ice will bring more disasters around the world

In Alaska, the Himalayas, the Andes, Greenland, and perhaps also the Alps, deadly chain reactions are just waiting to be triggered, says climate professor Bill McGuire

The Guardian - UK

Nepal floods: Avalanche from 5,200 metres raced down Himalayas at 167 kmph, triggering deadly deluge

A sudden ice-rock avalanche plummeted down the Himalayas, wreaking havoc in Nepal with catastrophic floods. This swift phenomenon covered extensive ground in mere moments, and scientists ruled out a glacial lake outburst flood as the cause. The disaster wreaked havoc on Nepal's hydropower facilities, prompting a call for further inquiries…

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Watch: Drone accidentally captures catastrophic avalanche on Mount Langtang in Nepal

A Chinese photographer accidentally captured the moment a massive ice-rock avalanche struck Mount Langtang Lirung in Nepal during a drone shoot on August 26. This has offered researchers new clues about the disaster that triggered a deadly chain of floods and landslides in the Himalayas.

The Independent UK

Nepal floods expose risks to hydropower in a warming Himalayas

As rescuers in Nepal struggle to find hundreds of workers in the tunnels that were buried in last week's flooding, attention has focus on where to rebuild crucial hydropower projects

The Economic Times

"300 feet tsunami at 170 kmph in 7 minutes: Explainer video about what exactly happened during Nepal Flash flood goes viral. Watch, goosebumps guaranteed

Nepal Viral Videos: A viral explainer video breaks down how Nepal’s devastating flash flood unfolded after a glacier collapse in the Himalayas. The video shows how a massive surge of water, ice and debris formed a wall reportedly reaching 300 feet and travelled at an estimated 105 mph, or nearly…

The Times of India

We can’t avoid disasters like Nepal, but Himalaya land-use policy can cut risk

The images from the devastating floods in Nepal were hauntingly familiar, recalling scenes from Sikkim in 2023, Uttarakhand’s Chamoli Valley in 2021, and Kedarnath in 2013. The disaster — in which flash floods swept away bridges and settlements in seconds — raises questions about the wisdom of expanding development in…

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The deadly forces behind Nepal’s Himalayan disasters

In Langtang National Park, a large ice and rock collapse triggered a severe flooding incident, revealing Nepal's ongoing struggle with natural disasters intensified by climate change. Rapid urban growth and human activities exacerbate exposure to these perilous weather events. Although the government has taken steps to bolster disaster management, glaring…

The Guardian - UK

Number of missing in Nepal and Tibet rises to 3,000 as bad weather hampers search

Nepal requests foreign ⁠help in identification and storing of bodies, DNA testing and rescuing people from tunnels

The Independent UK

Flash floods have devastated Nepal. Climate change could make them routine

IN DEPTH: Nepal and Tibet are reeling from unprecedented floods that have killed more than 600 people. Experts tell James C. Reynolds that a warming planet could make these disasters more common and threaten water security for millions

The Times of India

'Like a movie scene': Chain of events that led to Nepal floods that killed over 600

A massive glacier and rock collapse high in Nepal’s Himalayas appears to have set off a chain of events that culminated in one of the country’s deadliest flash floods in years, killing over 600 people and leaving thousands missing in Nepal and neighbouring Tibet.

The Economic Times

Does the Nepal glacier collapse signal a new climate risk?

Does the devastating flooding unleashed by the collapse of a section of glacier in the Nepalese Himalayas signal a new kind of risk in a world warmed by climate change? Here's what scientists told AFP. On Friday, Nepal issued an alert about the risks posed by a large body of…

The Economic Times

Attributing disaster solely to climate change not enough: Scientists

The Himalayan regions are increasingly vulnerable to extreme weather events, largely as a result of climate change. Melting glaciers and altered rainfall patterns significantly raise the risk of landslides and catastrophic floods. Many of these severe flooding incidents stem from small glaciers and streams burdened with debris. Additionally, human activities…

The Economic Times

Mumbai doctor on Kailash Mansarovar Yatra with wife went missing in Nepal; he has spent 30 years climbing Himalayan mountains and even organised Everest expedition once

Mumbai doctor Milind Chitley, who spent three decades exploring the Himalayas, went missing in Nepal with his wife Janhavi while on a Kailash Mansarovar Yatra. Chitley had led a 61-member group, organised an Everest expedition and climbed above 23,000 feet on Kanchenjunga during his long mountaineering career.

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