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Himalayas crumbling: hundreds of millions at risk from landslides and floods
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Himalayas crumbling: hundreds of millions at risk from landslides and floods

The Himalayas are becoming increasingly unstable as glaciers retreat and slopes collapse, leaving hundreds of millions of people in mountain valleys exposed to catastrophic floods and landslides. A recent disaster in Nepal illustrates the growing frequency of such events. Experts warn there is no reason to expect the situation will improve without addressing climate change.

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