Event Brief
Himalayan glaciers melting twice as fast, threatening billions
Filed: Mar 20, 2026 at 4:05 PM ET
Summary: Ice loss in the Himalayas has nearly doubled, posing risks to billions dependent on water resources.
WHO: Report
WHAT: Himalayan glaciers melting at an accelerated rate
WHEN: Mar 20, 2026 at 3:28 PM ET
WHERE: Himalayas
WHY: The average rate of ice loss has increased from 34cm to 73cm annually.
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