Nepalis fear more floods as climate change melts glaciers

Thame, a Nepali village near Mount Everest, was devastated by a glacial lake outburst flood in August. The disaster destroyed half the homes and key infrastructure. Climate change is accelerating glacier melt, forming unstable lakes. Nepal faces increasing risks from such floods, with over 2,000 glacial lakes mapped in 2020. Experts urge better monitoring and preparation for future disasters in Himalayan communities.READ FULL