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Panchkund Glacial Lake in Nepal's Annapurna Region Expanding Rapidly
Panchkund Glacial Lake in Nepal's Annapurna Region Expanding Rapidly A glacial lake that has formed at the North Annapurna Base Camp and the changes observed in it demonstrate the geographical and environmental shifts taking place in Nepal's Himalayan regions due to climate change.
Climate Change Toll on Nepal’s Kanchenjunga: Floods and Landslides Grip the World’s Third Tallest Mountain
Climate Change Toll on Nepal’s Kanchenjunga: Floods and Landslides Grip the World’s Third Tallest Mountain The United Nations Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change in its 2023 Synthesis Report has said that human activities, principally through emissions of greenhouse gases, have caused global warming, with global surface temperature rising.
Climate Change Takes Toll On The Himalayas: Nepal’s Upper Mustang Could Soon Lose Its Cultural Identity And Existence
Climate Change Takes Toll On The Himalayas: Nepal’s Upper Mustang Could Soon Lose Its Cultural Identity And Existence Upper Mustang's centuries-old settlement and its cultural heritage are facing the imminent threat of collapse due to the impacts of climate change. Locals express deep concern that not only the architectural heritage but the very existence of Upper Mustang could be jeopardized, a possibility supported by available studies and research.
How Risky Is Heat For Pregnant Women?
How Risky Is Heat For Pregnant Women? Although there are no specific scientific studies on Maya's problem, it is found that the increasing heat worldwide is affecting pregnant women, which is impacting births. Studies have also shown that excessive heat affects fetal development and increases the risk of premature birth. A report titled 'Extreme Heat, Pregnancy and Stillbirth: Expert Review' by researchers including Ana Bonell of the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine in the UK has shown that rising temperatures are affecting pregnant women. This study found that heat increases the risk of stillbirths, neonatal mortality, and affects the baby before birth.
A Himalayan Warning: How a Glacial Lake Outburst Flood in Thame Sent Wake-up Call in Nepal
A Himalayan Warning: How a Glacial Lake Outburst Flood in Thame Sent Wake-up Call in Nepal The rising global temperature is causing glaciers and glacial lakes in the Himalayan region to melt at an accelerated rate, increasing the risks of floods and other disasters.