‘The mountains are changing’: What the floods tell us about the future of India’s Himalayas
Flash floods caused by a melting glacier have devastated parts of Nepal, leaving hundreds of Indian pilgrims and workers missing. The disaster highlights the increasing vulnerability of the Himalayan region to climate change-induced environmental catastrophes.
Why it matters
This event underscores the growing human and economic cost of climate change in high-altitude regions, affecting cross-border populations and infrastructure.
A drone view shows mud covering properties following a flash flood in Trishuli, Nuwakot district, Nepal. A drone view shows mud covering properties following a flash flood in Trishuli, Nuwakot district, Nepal. This Is India World news ‘The mountains are changing’: What the floods tell us about the future of India’s Himalayas As families await news of missing loved ones, the disaster is a stark reminder of how the climate crisis is creating a fast-growing threat. Plus, the town considered India’s ‘Jurassic Park’
Niha Masih Tue 1 Sep 2026 02.30 EDT Share Prefer the Guardian on Google I t has been hard not to despair while watching the ruinous floods swallow parts of Nepal , and harder, still knowing that the agony compounds each passing day for dozens of Indian families whose members remain unaccounted for.
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