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  • As the World Warms, Floods in the Himalayas, Tibetan Plateau Could Triple

    As the World Warms, Floods in the Himalayas, Tibetan Plateau Could Triple

    According to new research, the risk of flooding across the Himalayas and Tibetan Plateau could triple as global temperatures rise and glaciers melt faster. The expected rise in lake outbursts floods could jeopardize water resources in politically unstable regions like Kashmir and place communities and infrastructure in jeopardy.