Nepal floods spark fresh Himalayan fears: Nearly 300,000 face glacial flood risks
Severe flooding in Nepal has renewed concerns over the growing threat of glacial lake outburst floods across the Himalayas, with nearly 300,000 people potentially exposed to the risks. Rising temperatures and melting glaciers are increasing pressure on fragile mountain environments, raising fears that glacial lakes could overflow or suddenly release massive volumes of water.
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