A glacial collapse and flash flood near Nepal and China border occurred. UN climate chief Simon Stiell highlighted mountain environment fragility and climate risks. Scientists and local communities have warned about the Hindu Kush Himalayas' huge risk. A warming climate makes such tragedies more likely and severe globally.

Unusual heat this year may have melted ice and thawed bonds that hold glaciers in place – leading to catastrophe

Nepal’s disaster highlights how the the risk of natural outbursts in fragile Himalayan terrain is increasing amid climate change

Satellite images reveal a glacier and mountainside bedrock collapse behind catastrophic flooding in Nepal, while scientists examine a possible climate change link.

Glacier retreat and changing freeze-thaw cycles are contributing to slope instability