Climate change accelerates disasters in the Himalayas, with Nepal facing increasing floods and risks to vulnerable communities.

The reports, published by International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development, glaciers in Hindu Kush Himalaya are melting at double the rate since 2000. | World News

Conventional flood-risk assessments may no longer capture the risks facing mountain communities and downstream infra

Melting glaciers and devastating floods are hitting the Himalayas.

This article is authored by Ritu Kumari, development professional, Bengaluru.

Climate change is to blame, say government officials.