A new report warns Himalayan glaciers are melting faster, threatening India’s water, economy and communities.

Deadly flooding along the China-Nepal border has put a sharp spotlight on how risks from natural disasters in the Himalayas are growing, at the same time that countries in the region are rapidly building out their high-altitude infrastructure footprints.

A private group working with the Indian government is concerned that the Himalayan water cycle supplying south Asia’s rivers will dry up, but not before delivering apocalyptic flash floods.

The Himalayas are approaching a tipping point as glaciers melt faster than a decade ago, threatening water security as the region approaches “peak water” by mid-century, according to a study released this month.

The Himalayas are home to a vast diversity of species, consisting of 10,000 vascular plants, 979 birds and 300 mammals, including the snow leopard, the red panda, the Himalayan tahr and the Himalayan monal. The region represents a huge mountain system ...

The catastrophic flooding that swept away entire villages in northern Nepal could occur again in the country or elsewhere in the Himalayas due to climate change.

GSI official says high-altitude avalanches, landslides and glacier failures can trigger cascading events, making satellite monitoring, field studies and ground instrumentation crucial

The massive and deadly floods on the Nepal–Tibet border are a stark reminder of why the world needs to constantly update its understanding of the fragile ecosystem in the Himalayas.

Sitting on the floor of a makeshift shelter for survivors of Nepal's deadly recent floods, Tenzin Dolma Ghale said she had nothing left but th

The recent flash floods in Nepal highlighted the delicate balance of the Himalayan ecosystem, revealing its susceptibility to natural disasters. Sri Sri Ravi Shankar has called for urgent action to protect these vital areas through initiatives like the Himalay Unnati Mission,