The Aporia
The Aporia
3 articles about 3 events for “Nepal Glacial Lake Drainage Plan”.
“He warned that climate change is accelerating glacial melt, expanding high-risk glacial lakes and increasing the frequency of extreme weather events across the Himalayas.”
“Today, 40 high-risk glacial lakes have been identified in Sikkim, including 16 placed in the highest-risk category, with authorities working on drainage, flood-retention and other protective measures.”
“A lake formed by a landslide on the Nepal-China border began overflowing on Friday, threatening areas already devastated by this week's flash floods and halting rescue efforts, authorities said.”