A glacial lake’s overflow swept away more than 100 people in the Himalayan state of Sikkim in India. Climate change is aggravating the threat of such phenomena.
Tag: Himalayas
9 Killed as Temple in India Is Hit by Landslide
At least 25 people may be trapped under the structure in the Himalayan state of Himachal Pradesh, officials said, as this year’s monsoon season continues to extract a deadly toll.
Rising Temperatures Speeding Up Himalayan Glacier Loss
Glaciers in the region melted faster between 2010 and 2019 than in the previous decade. “Things are just happening so fast,” one researcher said.
An Everest Climber Had ‘No Energy, No Oxygen, Nothing.’ A Sherpa Saved Him.
The arduous six-hour rescue in May came during an especially deadly spring climbing season on the world’s highest mountain.
One Climber Dies and Another Is Missing on Himalayan Mountain
Noel Hanna, an experienced alpinist, was found dead at a camp after he climbed the summit of Annapurna without supplemental oxygen.
Avalanche in Indian Himalayas Kills at Least 7 Tourists, Officials Say
The authorities said more than 370 people had been rescued. But it remained unclear late Tuesday how many more might be missing.
Following a Folk Tale Through the Himalayas
On a trip through northern India, a writer was guided by the age-old epic story of “Rajula Malushahi,” which led him to a series of unexpected places.
Nepal Will Ban Solo Hiking in Its National Parks
The move, which the country’s tourism board said would improve safety, follows an earlier ban on climbing alone in Nepal’s mountains.
Kung Fu Nuns of Nepal Smash Convention
In Himalayan Buddhism, the religious roles of nuns have long been restricted by rules and customs. But one sect is changing that, mixing meditation with martial arts and environmental activism.
The Gin Boom Trying to Change India, One Distillery at a Time
Local concoctions are challenging the country’s conservative attitude toward alcohol, along with the country’s often stultifying bureaucracy.