Deaths from landslides are shaped more by land use and levels of economic development than by natural factors such as topography and rainfall, says study.
Experts say rising temperatures will intensify heatwaves, reduce snow cover, and heighten risks of both drought and sudden flooding across the region.
As glaciers in Kashmir retreat rapidly, AI is transforming glacier science in one of the world’s most remote and climate-vulnerable regions, experts say AI has been a ‘game changer’ in monitoring Himalayan ranges.
Research shows first-trimester pollution exposure may delay speech by 18 months, impair motor skills in premature babies.
First global assessment warns more than a quarter of sites could face critical tipping points by 2050.