Nepal Devastation: Need for Scientific Research Into Cloudbursts, Glaciers, Says Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu

Before Nepal floods, Himalayan glacier reports had warned of rising risks

Himalayan glaciers are melting at an accelerating pace, doubling ice loss rates since 2000. These glaciers provide water for nearly two billion people downstream. Small glaciers are shrinking faster, posing immediate water shortage risks. Glacier area loss is highest in eastern Hengduan Shan mountains. Expanded monitoring and adaptation investment are urgently needed for this region.

Nepal floods: 525% rise in glacial lakes a potential hazard

Following devastating flash floods in Nepal, experts are calling for systematic scientific assessments of glaciers to understand and mitigate hazards, alongside the development of a robust land use policy for the Himalayan region. The floods, which killed over 460 people and left thousands missing, are believed to be linked to climate change impacts on glaciers and permafrost.

Nepal flash floods highlight need for planned settlement, scientific assessments: Experts - The Tribune

The devastating flash floods in Nepal have driven home important lessons of undertaking systematic scientific assessments of glaciers in order to understand and mitigate hazards and to develop a land use policy in the Himalayan region, experts said. Over 460 people from Nepal and Tibet have been killed, and thousands, including Indian tourists, are missing […]

Nepal devastation: Need for scientific research into cloudbursts, glaciers, says Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu

Speaking to Hindustan Times, Sukhu said the increasing frequency of cloudbursts, flash floods and glacial lake-related events across the Himalayan region pointed to the growing impact of climate change

Himachal Pradesh CM Sukhu expresses concern over Nepal flash flood, says climate change increasing Himalayan disaster risk

"The tragedy in Nepal is very big. According to the information received from sources, 133 Indian citizens have been reported missing. I have not received any information from the Central Government so far about whether any citizen of Himachal Pradesh is among them. As soon as I receive the information, I will share it," he said.