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Himalayan melt accelerates, threatening Nepal with floods and water scarcity

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Scientists are increasingly concerned about the rapid melting of the Himalayas, which could lead to severe consequences for South Asia. The accelerated melting poses a dual threat: initial catastrophic flash floods followed by a long-term drying up of the rivers that supply water to the region. This situation is particularly worrying for Nepal, which is already facing the early signs of these environmental changes. AI

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Himalayan melt accelerates, threatening Nepal with floods and water scarcity

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    The Himalayas Are Melting Faster Than Ever. Scientists Worry Nepal’s Floods Are Just the Beginning A private group working with the Indian government is concern

    The Himalayas Are Melting Faster Than Ever. Scientists Worry Nepal’s Floods Are Just the Beginning A private group working with the Indian government is concerned that the Himalayan water cycle supplying south Asia’s rivers will dry up, but not before delivering apocalyptic flash…

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