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Study finds climate change may have contributed to glacier collapse behind recent Nepal floods

The August 26 disaster was triggered when a massive mass of rock and glacier ice collapsed at Langtang Lirung, while researchers say rising temperatures, glacier retreat and permafrost degradation may have contributed to the slope’s instability.

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Water crisis puts 4,000 acres of sugarcane at risk in Madurai

Farmers fear crop losses as wells dry up, groundwater levels plunge and Alanganallur sugar mill remains shut.

Sea level rise could put millions at risk in Kolkata, Mumbai, warns UN

A UN report warns that more than 14 million people in low-lying South Asian cities including Kolkata, Mumbai and Dhaka could face permanent inundation, while global sea-level rise poses wider risks to infrastructure and livelihoods.

Nepal floods expose a growing Himalayan climate risk as glaciers, slopes become increasingly unstable

The Nepal flash floods have highlighted how glacier loss, unstable mountain slopes and cascading hazards are increasing disaster risks across the Himalayas, even as scientists continue to assess the precise role of climate change in the devastating Aug 26 flash floods.

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Delhi-NCR swelters under hazy sunshine as IMD issues rain alert for 21 states

Delhi-NCR temperatures may reach 37°C while heavy rain, thunderstorms and strong winds are forecast across several states.

India, Bangladesh discuss Sundarbans conservation, land erosion and tiger monitoring

Environment Ministers Bhupender Yadav and Abdul Awal Mintoo discussed mangrove conservation, land erosion and transboundary monitoring of Bengal tigers in the Sundarbans during their meeting in Mongolia.

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Delhi-NCR braces for heavy rain, thunderstorms as monsoon intensifies

IMD warns of isolated heavy showers, lightning and gusty winds as rain may trigger waterlogging and traffic disruptions.

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