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Climate change induced geological instability

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Latest: Mountain instability rises as melting permafrost triggers global disasters

Climate change is driving global geological instability by destabilizing mountain systems and solid ground through melting glaciers and warming oceans. In regions including Alaska, Greenland, Chile, and the European Alps

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India-Argentina joint Mount Kamet expedition

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Latest: Argentine Army begins Himalayan expedition to Mount Kamet

The Indian and Argentine armies have launched a joint high-altitude mountaineering expedition to Mount Kamet in the Uttarakhand region of India. The mission involves a team of 35 soldiers, including 25 from the Indian Ar

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India monsoon rainfall deficit

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Latest: India faces potential weakest monsoon since 2009

India is experiencing a significant monsoon deficit, with rainfall recorded at 14 percent below the long-period average by late August 2026. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) attributed this trend to the monsoon

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Himalayan flash flood disaster and environmental crisis

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Latest: Himalayan extreme weather risks rising due to climate change and human activity

In late July 2026, a series of extreme rainfall events triggered flash floods and landslides across the Himalayan foothills. Initial reports centered on India’s Kargil district in Ladakh and a cloudburst in the Kangra di

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Trekking in Nepal's Himalayan regions

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Latest: Trekking options in Nepal's Himalayan regions

Trekking in Nepal’s Himalayan regions offers diverse experiences ranging from short-duration adventures to classic high-altitude routes. The Langtang Valley Trek is highlighted as a convenient option near Kathmandu, typ

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Himalayan avalanche climber recovery

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Latest: Nepal: Bodies of five missing climbers, including two Italians, recovered

In August 2026, rescue workers in Nepal recovered the bodies of five climbers who had been missing since a fatal avalanche on Yalung Ri in November 2025. The remains were located at an altitude of approximately 5,400 met

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