How melting glaciers threaten water, power, communities

How melting glaciers threaten water, power, communities

The rapid melting of glaciers due to climate change is endangering freshwater supplies, energy production and vulnerable communities worldwide

Beneath the Cracking Glaciers

Ubaid Sahil One morning in May 2022, the people of Hassanabad, Hunza, woke up to an ominous, thunderous roar. The sound was unlike anything they had heard before. Within moments, a violent surge of water and ice came crashing down from the mountains, destroying everything in its path. Homes were swallowed, roads disappeared, and the historic Hassanabad Bridge which was an essential lifeline connecting remote communities, was torn apart like a pi…

Colombia has lost 90% of its glacier coverage since the 19th century. Its disappearance impacts climate, sea level and water safety The article Colombia has lost 90% of its glaciers was originally published in Las2orillas. Copyrights Las2orillas.co

On 22 March, we celebrated World Water Day, which in 2025 focused on the “Conservation of glaciers”. This initiative became even more relevant with the declaration of the International Year of...