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Himalayan glaciers melting fast as experts warn of water crisis

Over a thousand people died when a glacier collapsed near the border between Nepal and Tibet in late August. A new study shows that melting ice leaves behind unstable lakes above populated valleys across eight countries. This retreat threatens water supplies for millions as river flows head toward a decline by mid-century.

By BriefTea Editorial · 14 September 2026 at 16:31

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