A ‘Himalayan tsunami’ has just devastated Nepal. It should be a wake-up call - Massive glacial bursts are becoming more frequent and more dangerous due to the climate crisis, experts tell Mukesh ...

By Bhawika Chhabra NEW DELHI (Reuters) -At the crack of dawn, Ramu Gupta slings a blue bag onto his shoulder and heads to the Yamuna River in the Indian capital in search of his fortune. The ...

Nepal blames China after July 2025 floods destroy Rasuwagadhi Bridge and cripple power plant, halting trade and rescue ops., ...

In an unprecedented move, India held the water treaty in abeyance after blaming Pakistan for a deadly attack in April.

Haridwar is more than just a city; it is an experience of rhythm, reverence and reflection. Whether you are seeking ...

In the far southwest of China, plans to build massive reservoirs as part of hydroelectric dam projects have condemned dozens ...

Zanskar, located in the Ladakh region of India's mountain highlands, has felt the full force of glacier retreat. With no ...

A Himalayan village in Nepal has vanished — emptied by climate change. Samjung, perched in the high-altitude Upper Mustang region, was once home to a few dozen yak herders and barley farmers.

KATHMANDU, Nepal — Mount Everest is Earth's tallest mountain — towering 5.5 miles above sea level — and is actually still growing. While it and the rest of the Himalayas are continuing an ...

Today, the Arun River is a major tributary that cuts a deep, narrow gorge through the core of the Himalayas, dropping 7 kilometers in elevation over a 35-kilometer stretch.. But when this river ...

Previous studies have pointed to instances of river piracy elsewhere in the Himalayas, and to erosion along the Arun affecting nearby mountains. The team’s best-fit model suggests that the Arun ...